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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Has anyone tried to make a low fat version by omitting the nut butter? say subbing in applesauce in it’s place or using PB2 peanut powder?
awesome recipe made it after putting the kids to bed.. better still my 3 yr old just woke up from a bad dream and i promised her chocolate cake for breakfast without worrying about her teeth falling out, she probably thought she was dreaming again i put the whole batter in a glass rectangle pyrex dish and it baked in 40 minutes and is like a sheet cake. fab.
Just made this….Good Stuff!
There are about 1 million responses to this recipe! These are really moist and succulent (another disgusting word). I made muffins and I don’t know why but my kids love making this stuff but never eat it! Even with all the chocolate and “peanut” butter. lol I thought they were great and would probably be even better with a tablespoon of coffee to really bring out the chocolate flavor.
Thanks so much for this recipe! I made it this evening. I had to taste test–quality control, you know. And it’s very good. I always add a bit more cocoa to any recipe (admitted and unabashed chocoholic), and I didn’t need to add much extra here. My daughters will love them. Next time, I’m adding chocolate chips.
Made this bread yesterday. I was so excited that I decided to make two versions, one as listed and one more traditional spice flavored. It was my first time baking with coconut flour. I was not a fan of the results – it was moist, but the texture was awful, not bread like at all. I will be throwing all four loaves away: (
I have made this recipe many, many times and it’s been amazing!
But, lately, this bread and the banana bread from Civ. Caveman has been turning out awful! It is so wet on the inside. I have kept everything the same but I never measure how many chocolate chips I put in.
Do you have any idea what could be making these recipes disastrous only once in a while? :/ I’m desperate.
The only thing I can think of is how wet the zucchini is or how ripe your bananas are. I used zucchinis today that were very dry even before I squeezed them. If the zucchini is really wet or bananas really ripe, maybe try adding an extra level table spoon of coconut flour. And pay extra attention to the texture of the batter.
I just made these today. Thank you for creating paleo baked goods that totally rock and not suck! You have changed my life…
I dont have sunbutter OR almond butter. Can I use just regular butter?
No. They have different properties and won’t work the same with regular properties
It’s raining today and I just got a huge zucchini from my Dad’s garden, so I decided to bake. I don’t own a mini loaf pan, so I baked this in lined muffin tins for about 25 minutes. They are delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the Paleo love!!