Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Alison Needham

This dark, rich loaf was a hit with the whole family and is a fantastic way to use up all that summer zucchini. The addition of espresso powder isn't necessary, but it really enhances the flavor of the chocolate (without making it taste like coffee). I like to use almond flour or coconut flour in addition to my gluten-free flour blend, because it's more nutritious and less starchy than flour on its own.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Course Quick Bread

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

9x4 inch loaf pan

Ingredients

2 eggs (extra large)
⅓ cup honey
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains it)
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional but delicious)
⅓ cup cocoa powder (I used Hershey's)
1⅓ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
⅓ cup almond flour (or coconut flour)
2 cups zucchini (unpeeled and grated)
1 cup chocolate chips (or chunks)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x4 inch loaf pan with gluten-free cooking spray or vegetable oil.
Put eggs, honey, oil, brown sugar and vanilla extract into a large bowl and mix until combined. Add the salt, xanthan gum, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa, gluten-free flour blend, and almond flour and beat until smooth.
Gently squeeze the zucchini in paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible. Fluff zucchini with a fork, then fold into the batter. Stir in the chocolate chips or chunks until evenly combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes if you're using a dark pan, and a bit longer for a glass pan. Check loaf by inserting a toothpick into the center, it should come out clean (unless you hit a melted chocolate chip).
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to finish cooling completely (if you can wait that long).

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 4gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 2mg

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