Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Loaf (Flourless)
Naturally gluten free, this flourless Chocolate Zucchini Loaf is moist, nutritious, and rich in flavour.
Servings 8
Calories 265kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup zucchini grated
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper for easy clean up and to prevent sticking
- Grate 1 small zucchini, with the peel on, and squeeze out the water between paper towels or a clean cloth. Grate enough to fill a 1 cup measuring cup, packed. Transfer it to a mixing bowl
- Add in egg, almond butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar and milk. Stir until everything is combined
- Make oat flour in a food processor by grinding 1 cup of rolled or quick oats until fine. Add them to the mixing bowl, along with baking soda, sea salt, and cacao powder. Mix well until everything is combined
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle the top with raw pumpkin seeds
- Bake for 55 minutes, or until the center is cooked through. Use a toothpick to test it
- Rest the pan on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes before removing and slicing. TIP: It slices best when it is completely cool
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg
