Paleo Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Paleo Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread is moist, rich, and decadent but a healthier option for ya!
Ingredients
- 3 egg large
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut milk full-fat, canned
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup almond flour finely ground
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder see note*
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1-1/2 cups zucchini grated
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon cacao nibs for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil and line a 9" x 5" loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Add all ingredients except the zucchini, dark chocolate chips, and cacao nibs (last 3) to a blender. Blender until completely smooth. Fold in the zucchini and dark chocolate chips. Stir very well to ensure the ingredients are well-incorporated.
- Transfer the bread batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth into an even layer. Garnish with cacao nibs. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the bread has set up and feels firm when poked. Turn off the oven and allow the bread to sit in the hot oven another 5 minutes.
- Remove zucchini bread from the oven and allow it to cool 40 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- *You can also use unsweetened cocoa powder
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 10 | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.