A healthy delicious twist on zucchini bread. Bursting with plenty of chocolate flavor and plenty of nutrition.
It seems every year, the neighbor's garden grows too much zucchini and she is begging me to take some. I don't mind one bit and I get excited that I am getting some garden fresh zucchini. My mind starts thinking of all the things that I can make with this green summer squash. My son always wants me to make some homemade zucchini bread. I always say yes to his request and I make several loaves of healthy zucchini bread. When I make my zucchini bread, I use less sugar in the recipe and add protein powder. So my family gets a slice of delicious zucchini bread that is better for them. This zucchini bread is super moist and full of sweet flavor. It is healthy enough to eat for breakfast.
Zucchini bread made two ways
I was busy making Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Bread when my son asked me if I could make chocolate zucchini bread. I had plenty of shredded zucchini so I said sure. My son grabbed the chocolate chips from the freezer and started to look for the cocoa powder in the pantry. I told him that I did not think that we had any cocoa powder, as I used it up when I made my gluten-free black bean brownies last week. I suggested to my son that we just use the chocolate chips but he said: "mom, we can use chocolate protein powder." I was not even thinking about making the chocolate zucchini bread a healthier protein bread but since my son suggested the vegan chocolate protein powder, I went for it. As my son was pulling out the protein powder, he then asked if he could make a chocolate peanut butter smoothie. I love that this child is such a healthy eater!
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread is
+ Delicious
+ Healthy
+ Full of fiber
+ Packed with protein
+ Great for breakfast
+ Moist
+ Has plenty of nutrition
Veggies and chocolate are a good thing!
When I make zucchini bread, I like to add extra zucchini as it not only adds extra nutrition to the bread, it also adds some extra moisture. This bread is so moist and loaded with protein. The protein powder that I used has a rich chocolate flavor so it adds lots of chocolate flavor to this healthy bread. My boys love it when I use this protein powder in peanut butter chocolate pancakes.
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You can't even taste the zucchini!
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You can't even taste the zucchini!
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Protein Bread
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 scoops protein powder, chocolate flavor
1 large egg or egg substitute
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil
1/2 cup yogurt
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini, make sure to pack it into the cup
3/4 cups chocolate chips
Oven 350 F
Lightly coat a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with oil.
1. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and protein powder, set aside.
2. Beat the egg, honey, and oil with a whisk or mixer. Add the yogurt and mix well.
3. Then add the flour mixture and zucchini, combine this by hand.
4. Fold the chocolate chips into the mixture.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool the bread for about 30 minutes. To remove the bread from the pan, take a butter knife around the edge of the bread and then place a plate on top of the bread. Turn the pan over and lightly tap. The bread should come out of the pan.
Check out this recipe for healthy lemon blueberry zucchini bread
Veggie and chocolate are a great thing. I make a meal replacement shake 4-5 times a week for dinner that is raw spinach, chocolate flavored veggie powder, banana and almont mild and I love it.
ReplyDeleteI am all for anything with chocolate in it. This bread looks incredible and I love that it's healthy! I need to try this soon!
ReplyDeleteIve been looking for a simple zucchini bread recipe!! I'm excited to try this one!! Thanks for the post
ReplyDeleteWow! the zucchini bread. looks yummy!! I'm so hungry !! I love chocolates so that's why. and I will save this post to take note the ingredients thanks for sharing <3
ReplyDeleteChocolate zucchini bread? OMG. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe, it looks amazing. I'm going to try to make it this weekend!
ReplyDeleteVeggies and chocolate, actually you had me at chocolate. If this thing comes to my place, I would definitely buy it and make it part of my breakfast plan. And as for bread, it does look tasty, but we have alternative, but not like this.
ReplyDeleteThe rich, dark zucchini makes quite a major treat. The good thing about it is that it is all healthy.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I've seen this flavor. it looks yummy and scrumptious. I am sure kids would definitely love this.
ReplyDeleteI am yet to try the chocolate and zucchini combination. I keep hearing about it lately, especially that it's very healthy.
ReplyDeleteI love zucchini bread. I can't wait to try it with chocolate!! What a great healthy treat!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried to have a Zucchini bread in my plate but that bread looks so delicious and looks so easy to bake. I will definitely try to make that on this coming weekend.
ReplyDeleteI have so much zucchini I need to use up! This recipe looks so delicious, I must try it! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletejust wondering is there any substitute for protein powder or can i just omit it? will try to bake this for my daughter.
ReplyDeleteWow... Is this bread/cake??? I'm confused but at the same time very hungry by reading the post. I'm def. going to give this a try this weekend.
ReplyDeleteBanana and chocolate protein, that is perfect combo! Would love to try this recipe.
ReplyDeleteOkay I have a secret weakness on chocolates and this recipe makes me drooling! It looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteLooks tasty and healthy at the same time. I should try this one at home.
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely chocolaty dessert.. looks so yummy and i really love to take a bite.. delicious!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this bread is a healthy option because it looks so decadent and delicious. I would love to try this for myself.
ReplyDeleteA healthy version of zucchini bread? I'm all about it! I have to give this a try.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious! We first tried different types of chocolate breads at Club Med and ever since then my family has been obsessed, so I will have to give this recipe a try!
ReplyDeleteZucchini is one of the easiest things to grow in the garden! Sadly, ours did not take this year and that makes me sad! This looks good!
ReplyDeleteWow, you've outdone many chefs! This is a truly nutrient-dense bread. Would be perfect with hot or cold beverage.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely have to try this one! I love zucchini and zucchini bread. This must be yummy!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I hear about such a bread. I am kinda curious of how it taste. It is healthy after all.
ReplyDeleteI am in heaven. This Chocolate Zucchini Bread is exactly what I need to start the day! Looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow it's that time of year, isn't it? This sounds delish and I love the healthy option. Will need to try this out!
ReplyDeleteChocolate Zucchini Protein Bread sounds delicious. So does the lemon blueberry version. I love iced lemon pound cake as well!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy and easy to make. I’m always looking to spice up my cooking skills and recipes choices. Thanks for the new addition.
ReplyDeleteIf it taste like chocolate then it's all good and it looks delicious too. Zucchini recipes are in rage nowadays or is it just me?
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! I've never tried zucchini bread before... I'll definitely add this to my bookmarks so I can try this recipe soon!
ReplyDeleteI just added this recipe to my Yumprint cookbook. I've been craving some good banana or zucchini bread lately after having some a local coffee shop. It's a great alternative to my usual smoothie breakfast.
ReplyDeleteI love a good veggie based bread, especially as we get closer to fall. They pair so perfectly with a hot mug of coffee on a cool fall day.
ReplyDeleteI never thought veggies and chocolates would be a good fit. I think the kids are going to love this. This will have a unique taste for sure.
ReplyDeleteWow, I never thought vegetables and chocolate could mix. I wonder how this tastes. I would like to try making this. :)
ReplyDeleteI've actually never had zucchini bread! I'll have to pin this recipe.
ReplyDeleteMy husband is gluten intolerant, and I'm always looking for new recipes that he can eat. This is perfect for when he has a sweet tooth! I'm excited to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteI seriously loved this bread!! Such an amazing recipe! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYum!! This recipe sounds delicious.’I can’t wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteZucchini bread is my favorite bread! Chocolate make it irresistible! Love that it's perfect for a healthy brunch!
ReplyDeleteThis bread looks so tempting and drool worthy that felt like eating a piece right put of the screen. Will surely try making it soon.
ReplyDeleteI have never eaten any similar food but I think I would LOVE it. Zucchini and protein are important to me. And zucchini is love
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good. I actually have some zucchini too. I'll have to make this.
ReplyDeleteLove it. Now I can feed my nephew some zucchini without him knowing.
ReplyDeleteIt's the first time I've heard of zucchini on a bread. Sounds great, I'll try this.
ReplyDeleteThat is a unique and nice combination, Zucchini and Chocolate, will save this recipe and hope to try it out soon.
ReplyDeleteI bake a lot but have never tried baking with zucchini. This looks delicious. I'd love to try soon!
ReplyDeleteA delicious treat for everyone to enjoy that's both healthy and tasty. Love baking with the kids.
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed healthy. I haven't tried zucchini bread yet but I'm open to tasting it. I'm sure it also tastes good.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really tasty. I've never made a zucchini bread before but I have made a cake with it.
ReplyDeleteOh now this sounds like an absolutely delicious treat, I have to admit I've never tried zucchini bread before - definitely something to add to my to try list.
ReplyDeleteThis bread looks so tasty. I just got some huge zucchinis too!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a zucchini bread! The addition of chocolate makes it irresistible!
ReplyDeleteChocolate and zucchini.. what a perfect combination! I would love to make this for the kids. Great that it has some protein too.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, but there may be too much moisture in the recipe. The bread turned out very dense and undercooked after following all directions on my first attempt, and still very wet in the middle after cooking it 40 minutes longer on my second attempt... very disappointing
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that. Did you use Nuzest protein powder? Other factors that I can think of is maybe your alltitude. Do you like in a high alltitude area?
DeleteWhat is nutritional info?
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