Chocolate Zucchini Bread (GF, DF, EF, CF)


Summary:  This is a recipe adapted from one on AllRecipes.com.  I've made it "healthier" and cleaner.  This is a great way to use up your fresh garden zucchini.  Here's the original...Chocolate Zucchini Bread for people without dietary restrictions.

Ingredients (Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Corn Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free)
  • 6 oz. cocoa powder, 2 T. coconut oil (or 2 one ounce squares of melted and cooled unsweetened chocolate)
  • 3 T. ground flax, 6 T. warm water
  • 2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. plain unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 c. coconut oil (cold pressed, virgin)
  • 2 c. shredded zucchini
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 2 c. gluten free flour blend (Namaste is my brand of choice here)
  • 1 t. baking soda (I prefer Bob's Red Mill aluminum free)
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 t. cinnamon (plus more for dusting the pans)
  • 3/4 c. dairy free chocolate chips (Enjoy Life)

Preheat oven 350 degrees.  Use coconut oil to grease 2 loaf pans.  Sprinkle cinnamon over the oil (same technique as applying flour after oil for non-stick purposes, but this is tastier).  Begin with the flax, add the water and let it sit for a few minutes until it gels together.  While you're waiting, mix applesauce, coconut oil, sugar, vanilla, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cocoa powder/unsweetened chocolate.  Once the flax has set up, add that in.  Stir to combine.  Then add the flour.  Stir to combine.  Then add the zucchini.  Stir again.  Add chocolate chips last, stirring to mix.  Pour into 2 small/medium loaf pans.  Bake for an hour, but make sure the center is done via toothpick test.  I've found if I double the recipe, I make 3 good sized loafs.  The bread freezes well, but would have to survive the snackers in your house (this is why I make 3 loaves).

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