If you just turned away from this recipe because it has the word moist in the title, we’re fighting. I know, I know, moist is kind of a gross word. But how many paleo bread recipes have you come across that are either goo in the middle or completely dry? Mine is moist and that is a key component to a delicious zucchini bread. If you don’t like the title, you can miss out on this recipe and live a lonely life filled with dry, fake bread. JOKES ON YOU.
I’ve been wanting to make a zucchini bread for a while because zucchini bread, in the chocolate form, is divine. It’s moist (yep, I said it again) and it’s cheap to make since zucchini is super in season here. Laura gave this chocolate bread an 8. A FREAKING 8. What in the sh*t is that?? She obviously has sh*tty tastebuds. Sorry Laura, it’s just the truth.
So this weekend I was suppose to compete in the Colorado Open at Front Range CrossFit, but sadly a little tiny shoulder injury has held me back. The last thing I wanted to do was make it worse. Anywho, I still went to the competition to cheer on my CrossFit Broadway athletes and all the other good looking athletes there. It’s one of my favorite weekends of the year, mostly because there are so many cool people to talk to. I get to spend an entire weekend with all people who love to do the same thing I love to do. And get to see the awesome girls I only compete with once a year.
But it was fun watching people over the weekend. Let’s be real, I mean people watching. As the events went on, most of the time I was scoping out the scene. I don’t know who I’m kidding. For some reason I have this belief that the CrossFitter of my dreams will be at one of these events. You would think that CrossFit events would be the breeding grounds for young CrossFit love. But that’s a negative. All that fills these events are neon colored shorts and shirts…and headbands…and shoes. We get it, you’re trying to be loud. And badass. I’m speaking from experience, neon doesn’t make you cool. I would know, I tried. It didn’t work. Nor did it get me a CrossFit hottie who is kind, and intelligent, and compassionate, and super into me.
Don’t worry, I ate my feelings with these little loafs.
Moist Chocolate Zucchini Bread (nut free)
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, shredded (equal to 1.5 cups shredded zucchini)
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 3/4 cup sunbutter (or nutbutter if you prefer)
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- So you first need to shred your zucchini. Use the shredding attachment on your food processor or take the long and boring route using a cheese grater. Whichever works.
- Once yours zucchini is shredded, you need to remove the excess liquid. And zucchinis have a lot of it. What I did was place a couple paper towels down on the counter, throw the zucchini on top, then place another paper towel on top of the zucchini then squeezed. The more you squeeze, the more liquid will come out. Genius.
- Use more paper towels as needed, but be sure to squeeze until the zucchini feels water-less.
- Place zucchini in a bowl with the rest of your ingredients. Use a large spoon to mix well until all the ingredients are combined and you have a deep chocolate color.
- Pour your ingredients into a loaf pan. IMPORTANT NOTE, I used 2 mini loaf pans that were about 5×3.
- Place in oven to bake for 25-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when you poke it. Mine took almost 35 minutes to completely cook through.
- Let cool, cut and serve!
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I honestly can’t believe how good this bread is – WOW!! I could eat this alllll day. Great recipe, thank you – you made me a happier person 🙂
This recipe looks uhhh-mazing!!
Do you think it would work to bake them as muffins instead?
fabulous recipe. I made them as muffins using peanut butter instead of sunbutter and added chocolate chips and chopped nuts to them. bake in muffin tins lined with “If you care” papers. they won’t stick. bake about 20 – 25 minutes. I used to make a chocolate zucchini cake before I was gf and this is a great substitute. Plus I like not using any grains. thanks for the recipe
Having made sugary fatty chocolate zucchini bread in my past (delicious of course)…I was in dire need of a cleaner substitute and something that would satisfy my sweet tooth. I recently found your website and hit the jackpot! I did make this tonight and it was just as good. Should have added some dark choco chips to the mix, but nonetheless, it was still tasty, lighter, and yes, moist 🙂
Searching the Net for yes, MOIST recipes, for baking contest this weekend. Having Sjogren’s and Systemic Sclerosis, it is a NECESSITY to have my bread MOIST (when I eat it which is rarely) Making some on Thurs & Fri!
A new fave, for sure! This helps calm my chocolate craving without the sugar spike. Thanks!
Absolutely friggin’ awesome! You. Are. Awesome. And yes, moist is a dirty, dirty word.
Had daughters birthday cake to make and since she is a paleoian I thought I would try this little gem. Well I was totally amazed on how good it was. Used almond butter and did in muffin pans. Made a dozen. When served I topped with whipped coconut milk (added vanilla and maple syrup) So decadent…I was amazed. will try other paleo palatable recipes. thanks for your great blog. love your honesty… SO REFRESHING!
Just made this yesterday… Delicious, like whoa. I think it tastes better after its had time to cool…. I am annoyed I only brought 1 slice to work with me.
Made these as mini muffins, and they ARE SO BOMB. Ka-freaking-powie. I put them in for 15 minutes at 375, still moist as hell.
Oh, and I used !00% cacao powder and almond butter instead of sunbutter.