Isn’t it weird to think about pairing vegetables with dessert? This sneaky little recipe will ensure you are not only getting your sweet tooth fix, but getting in your greens as well! As an added bonus, its gluten free (of course!) and paleo. And delicious.
Paleo Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- loaf pan
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded zucchini that has been squeezed of excess moisture (approximately 1 medium zucchini)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (we love using Lily’s!)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a loaf pan well or line with parchment paper.
- Whisk together eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla.
- Mix in the almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt until evenly combined.
- Fold in the zucchini, chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes.
Notes
NUTRITION INFORMATION Yield: 10 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 275, Total Fat: 22.6g, Saturated Fat: 7.9g, Cholesterol: 53.5mg, Sodium: 205.9mg, Total Carbohydrates: 19.6g, Dietary Fiber: 5.7g, Total Sugars: 7.7g, Protein: 7.3g
Let us know what you think in the comments below!
XO,
Amanda and Christina
This looks so good! The ingredients aren’t overwhelming either, I’m definitely going to try making this soon.
Yayy!!! Super easy and super delicious recipe!! Let us know what you think 🙂
I will!