Chocolate Banana and Zucchini Bread Recipe

Chocolate banana and zucchini bread is a delicious and moist quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is also a great way to use up leftover zucchini.

Ingredients of Chocolate Banana and Zucchini Bread

• 1 cup buckwheat flour
• 3 tablespoons cacao powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large or 3 small overripe bananas, mashed
• 1 small zucchini, grated
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 organic or free-range eggs
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the buckwheat flour, cacao powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, grated zucchini, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and eggs.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Tips

• For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cacao powder.
• If you don’t have buckwheat flour, you can substitute all-purpose flour.
• To make the bread even moister, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter.
• To make ahead, bake the bread according to the instructions and then let it cool completely. Wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw the bread overnight in the refrigerator or let it sit at room temperature for a few hours.

Lunchbox ideas

• Slice the bread and pack it in a lunchbox with a side of fruit or yogurt.
• Make a chocolate banana zucchini bread sandwich with peanut butter or almond butter.
• Cut the bread into small pieces and pack it in a lunchbox with a side of hummus or guacamole.
• Use the bread to make a chocolate banana zucchini bread pudding.

Enjoy!

Chocolate Banana and Zucchini Bread Recipe

"Indulge in our delicious Chocolate Banana Zucchini Bread. A perfect blend of flavors for a healthy treat!"

Cuisine: Asian

Keywords: Chocolate Banana and Zucchini Bread

Recipe Yield: 8

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Time: 1 Hour

Total Time: 1 Hour 10 Minutes

Recipe Ingredients:

• • 1 cup buckwheat flour • 3 tablespoons cacao powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 2 large or 3 small overripe bananas, mashed • 1 small zucchini, grated • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 2 organic or free-range eggs • Pinch of sea salt