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.
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread is
+ Delicious
+ Healthy
+ Full of fiber
+ Packed with protein
+ Great for breakfast
+ Moist
+ Has plenty of nutrition
Zucchini Bread: Two Recipes
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!
Veggies and chocolate are a great combination!
When I make zucchini bread, I like to add extra zucchini, as it not only adds extra nutrition to the bread but 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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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, and 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, and combine them 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
