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Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread

Moist Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread for Happy Mornings

This Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread is a moist, indulgent treat that combines delicious flavors with hidden veggies, making it a perfect option for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Mashed
  • 1 cup Zucchini Grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Non-fat Greek Yogurt Or dairy-free yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil Melted
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Or honey/agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or almond extract
  • 1 cup Oat Flour Or all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup White Whole Wheat Flour Or regular whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate or dairy-free options

Equipment

  • Bread tin
  • box grater
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Cheesecloth or paper towels

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a bread tin with parchment paper.
    Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
  2. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using cheesecloth or paper towels.
    Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, mashed bananas, yogurt, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined.
    Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
  4. In another bowl, whisk together oat flour, white whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Fold this into the wet mixture until just combined.
    Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
  5. Gently fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips into the batter.
    Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
  6. Pour batter into the prepared bread tin, spreading evenly and optionally sprinkling extra chocolate chips on top.
    Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with moist crumbs.
    Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for the best flavor.

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