Description
This Paleo Zucchini Bread combines delicious flavors and healthy ingredients. With the perfect balance of almond and coconut flour, along with banana and zucchini, it’s a delightful treat that makes for a great snack or breakfast option. Easy to whip up, this bread will quickly become a favorite for health-conscious food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (1 large) or applesauce
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup grated zucchini (from about 1 medium zucchini)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chunks, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or non-stick spray.
- Grate the zucchini and place it between layers of paper towels. Press to remove excess water and set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat together the eggs, mashed banana, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil on medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Gently fold in the zucchini.
- Add almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon to the mixture, stirring gently. Fold in chocolate chunks if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly, and sprinkle with extra chocolate chunks on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for 35-45 minutes. Lift the bread out using the parchment paper and cool completely on the rack.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Ensure the zucchini is well-drained to maintain the right texture in the bread.
Dark chocolate chunks add extra flavor, but can be omitted for a lower sugar option.
For added moisture, consider replacing some of the banana with applesauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg