Grain Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Incredibly moist zucchini chocolate chip banana bread completely free of dairy, grains and oil. This wholesome banana bread makes for a nutritious breakfast, snack, dessert and everything in between.
Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients
- 2 extra ripe bananas ~225 grams
- 1 cup shredded zucchini*
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups almond meal
- 1/2 cup powdered peanut butter PB2
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- Optional topping: 3 tbsp crushed pecans 2 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 8x4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease with non-stick cooking spray.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer or food processor, combine bananas, zucchini, egg, honey and vanilla. Beat on high until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients: almond meal, powdered peanut butter, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Use a wire whisk to mix well.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix to combine. Fold in chocolate chips and pour into prepared loaf pan. Top with crushed nuts and additional chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Place pan on a wire rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before carefully removing bread and allowing to cool completely on wire rack. Cut into 10 slices.
Notes
When using zucchini in baked goods, It's important to reduce excess moisture by wrapping the shredded zucchini in a few paper towels and firmly squeezing out excess water.
To make completely dairy-free, use Enjoy Life chocolate chips
To make completely dairy-free, use Enjoy Life chocolate chips
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 212mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14.5g