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Triple Chocolate Banana Zucchini Bread
This decadent Triple Chocolate Banana Zucchini Bread is bursting with chocolate in every bite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ cup shredded unpeeled zucchini
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup avocado oil
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (180 grams)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/3-1/2 cup chopped nuts: walnuts or pecans
- 1/4-1/3 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
- 3 oz chocolate chips
- 1/4-1/2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° F.
- If you haven't already, use the coarse side of a cheese grater to shred your zucchini. Measure out 3/4 cup and, using a cloth dish towel, wring out the extra moisture from the squash. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs then add in sugar and oil.
- Add bananas and mix well.
- Combine your flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Stir flour mixture into egg mixture.
- Fold in in zucchini, nuts, and chocolate chips until just until combined.
- Pour into a greased 9-in. by 5-in. loaf pan . Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Times will vary by altitude and oven temperament. Cool for 10 minutes
- Remove bread from pan to wire rack and cool completely.
- For chocolate drizzle, melt your chocolate and coconut oil in 15-second increments in the microwave, until melted, stirring between each. Drizzle over bread with a spoon.
- Slice. Serve. Faceplant.
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Notes
- See post below for special diet swaps.
- Tightly wrap any leftovers, this bread is great the next day! Leftovers will keep up to 4 days at room temperature and may be frozen. Enjoy!
- 1 loaf yields 10-16 slices.
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
186mg
(8%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3.5mg
(4%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 186mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.