Chocolate Zucchini Bread (Gluten-Free)

Moist, chocolatey, and secretly packed with veggies, this gluten-free chocolate zucchini bread is a total win for snack time, breakfast, or dessert. Perfectly fudgy with melty chocolate chips in every bite!

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🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups packed grated zucchini (don’t peel)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup avocado oil (or other neutral oil, like melted coconut or canola)
  • ¾ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • ½ cup dark cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup gluten-free 1:1 flour (120g – such as Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (reserve 2–3 Tbsp for topping)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat & Prep 🍞
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, letting some hang over the edges for easy lifting.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients 🥣
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined. Set aside.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, avocado oil, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  4. Add Dry to Wet
    Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix gently just until most of the flour is incorporated, don’t overmix!
  5. Fold in Zucchini & Chocolate Chips
    Add the grated zucchini and most of the chocolate chips. Fold them into the batter gently until well-distributed.
  6. Transfer & Top
    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula, then sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top.
  7. Bake
    Bake at 350°F for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a little melted chocolate is okay, but no raw batter).
  8. Cool
    Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then, use the parchment “handles” to lift it out and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Pro Tips:

  • Grate finely: Use the small holes on a box grater to help the zucchini disappear into the batter.
  • No need to squeeze zucchini: The moisture keeps the bread moist and fudgy!
  • Freezer-friendly: Wrap cooled slices individually in plastic and freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Info Table + Disclaimer:

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 slice2404g26g13g3g11g

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Disclaimer:
Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.