Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A healthy and scrumptious chocolate zucchini bread that incorporates veggies without compromising on flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Grate your zucchini using a coarse grater and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, monk fruit, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Mix the grated zucchini, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool the bread in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
This bread can be served as breakfast or an afternoon snack. Top with nut butter or Greek yogurt for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate, zucchini bread, healthy baking, dessert, snacks