Best Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Loaf Recipes

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HEALTHY CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI LOAF



Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Loaf image

I came up with this recipe so that I could enjoy a healthier treat that was still appealing to my kids.

Provided by Stephanie1125

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 large eggs eggs
2 cups shredded zucchini
¾ cup pure maple syrup
⅔ cup grapeseed oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat flour
½ cup hemp hearts
½ cup chia seeds
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 standard loaf pans.
  • Combine zucchini, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
  • Mix flour, hemp hearts, chia seeds, coconut, cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and nutmeg together in a separate bowl. Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a loaf comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Cut each loaf into 12 slices once cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 167.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI LOAF



Chocolate Zucchini Loaf image

Adriene Lujbli stirs grated zucchini into this no-fuss loaf. "I fix it whenever my family wants something chocolaty," notes the Gilboa, New York baker. "Try it in your bread machine if it has a quick bread setting," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup grated unpeeled zucchini
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips., Spoon into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD II



Chocolate Zucchini Bread II image

This bread doesn't last long in our house. The cinnamon gives this bread an unexpected flavor.

Provided by Shanna

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • In large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt, mix well. In separate bowl, combine sugar and eggs, beat until well blended. Add oil and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in zucchini. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Spoon evenly into loaf pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pans; cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

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