Description
This gluten-free chocolate zucchini bread has double the chocolate, with cocoa powder and chocolate chips, which makes it so flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup allergen-free chocolate chips, divided
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup avocado oil
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease an 8×4-inch or 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray, or line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Measure out 1 tablespoon of the chocolate chips and set aside. Mix the rest of the chocolate chips into the flour mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, avocado oil, brown sugar, and vanilla together. Then, add in the flour mixture and combine.
- Next, fold in the shredded zucchini.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 55 minutes for the 8×4-inch pan or 45 minutes for the 9×5-inch pan. Every oven bakes a little differently, so check on your bread a few minutes before the recommended time. Use a toothpick to determine if the bread is done by inserting it in the center; it should come out clean or with just a couple of crumbs on it. If the top is getting overcooked, you can use aluminum foil to loosely cover the bread halfway through the baking.
- Remove the bread from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes. While the bread is still warm, press the reserved chocolate chips randomly into the top of the loaf for extra chocolaty fun. After 15 minutes, remove the bread from the pan.
Serve warm or cool.
Notes
Gluten-Free Flour: My favorite gluten-free and dairy-free flour blends are Pamela’s Artisan Blend and Better Batter. I’ve been using them both with great results. They are both a 1-1 substitute. If you use another gluten-free flour blend, be sure that it contains xanthan gum. If it doesn’t, add 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum per cup of gluten-free flour.
Zucchini: There is no need to peel your zucchini. Small to medium-sized zucchini are best. If you use a larger zucchini, cut the seeds out before grating it. You can grate it using a box cheese grater or a food processor to shred it.
Allergen-Free Chocolate Chips: Use gluten-free and dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips. My favorites are Enjoy Life and Hershey’s Allergen Free.
After completely cooled, store in a covered container on the counter for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This bread freezes wonderfully, too, so when zucchini is plentiful, bake some extra loaves to freeze. They can be frozen for up to three months.
Tools and Ingredients: (affiliate links) Box grater or food processor, 8×4-inch loaf pan, easy-to-use parchment sheets, Pamela’s gluten-free flour. Look for Pamela’s gluten-free flour near you; it may cost much less locally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 23.1 g
- Sodium: 162.7 mg
- Fat: 18.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 38.5 g
- Protein: 3.7 g
- Cholesterol: 37.2 mg