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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Breakfast » One Bowl Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread

    ★★★★★ from 23 reviews

    One Bowl Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread

    Published Jun 9, 2020 · Modified Nov 30, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 89 Comments

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    This 1 bowl Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread is a super moist, 100% whole grain treat packed with chocolate goodness! Great for breakfast or dessert.

    entire loaf of chocolate banana bread

    I made three loaves of this before I was happy enough to share the recipe. I won't be grating another zucchini for a hot minute, I'll tell ya that.

    This epic loaf is double chocolatey (hi, cocoa powder and chocolate chips), perfectly sweet, so freaking moist from the banana and coconut oil, and really just crazy satisfying. Let's get into it!

    How to make chocolate zucchini banana bread

    1. Make a flax egg. Add wet ingredients--banana, oil, sugar, and vanilla.
    2. Add dry ingredients--whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
    3. Stir to combine. Fold in chocolate chips.
    4. Pour into greased loaf pan and BAKE!

    double chocolate banana bread with gold fork

    Tips for making the best chocolate banana bread

    • Use very overripe bananas, like talking mega brown and spotty. We need that sweetness to counteract the bitterness in the cocoa.
    • Use whole wheat pastry flour for fluffiness and extra fiber. You can also use all purpose flour, all purpose gluten-free flour, or check out this Almond Flour Chocolate Banana Bread.
    • Go double chocolate! We’re using both cocoa powder and chocolate chips. You could add a teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso if you want to enhance the chocolate even more.
    • Add zucchini for moisture. No need to squeeze out the liquid!
    •  Don't reduce the sugar! Cocoa powder is bitter, which is why this recipe calls for more sugar than my other breads.

    Why is my banana bread gummy?

    Be sure not to over-mix to retain a nice light texture. Overworking the gluten can make it gummy!

    mixing bowl of banana bread batter

    Storage tips

    The best place to store the bread is on the countertop in an air-tight container for up to four days. If you still have some left, you can store in the fridge for up to a week and microwave before serving.

    To freeze, simply wrap the loaf tightly in foil then in a plastic bag with the air squeezed out. It will stay fresh for up to four months. You can thaw it on the counter when you’re ready to eat.

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    Who else has mad love for baking?! LOVE YOU AND LOVE THIS LOVELY LOAF.

    two slices of chocolate banana bread on plate

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    Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread Recipe

    ★★★★★ 5 from 23 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 65 mins
    • Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
    • Yield: 10 slices 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    This 1 Bowl Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread is a super moist, 100% whole grain treat packed with chocolate goodness! Great for breakfast or dessert.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water
    • 1 cup very overripe mashed banana (about 3 small bananas)
    • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted (can sub avocado or canola oil)
    • ¾ cup organic cane sugar
    • 1 cup grated zucchini, packed (don't squeeze water out)
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 ¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour*
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • ½ tsp cinnamon
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x5in loaf pan with cooking spray.
    2. Stir together flax and water in a large mixing bowl and set aside to thicken for 5 minutes.
    3. To the same bowl, add banana, melted coconut oil, sugar, vanilla and zucchini. Stir to combine.
    4. Add flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir just until combined, being careful not to over-mix. Fold in chocolate chips.
    5. Pour batter into pan and top with additional chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for at least 20 minutes on a wire rack before slicing. Store cooled bread in an air-tight container on the counter or tightly wrapped in plastic wrap.

    Notes

    *You can also use all purpose flour, all purpose gluten-free flour, or check out this Almond Flour Chocolate Banana Bread.

    TO FREEZE: Wrap the loaf tightly in foil then in a plastic bag with the air squeezed out. It will stay fresh for up to four months. You can thaw it on the counter when you’re ready to eat.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Letha says

      December 29, 2022 at 10:25 am

      This was so easy and so delicious! I substituted with gluten free flour and it was amazing!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        December 30, 2022 at 8:42 pm

        I'm thrilled that worked well. Thank you for letting me know, Letha!

        Reply
    2. Laura says

      March 18, 2022 at 2:30 pm

      Could I use oat flour here? And nut butter or applesauce instead of the oil. Thank you

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        March 21, 2022 at 10:51 am

        Hey there! Unfortunately I've never tested this with oat flour and it's not always a 1:1 swap. The bread may be spongey without the oil, so I wouldn't recommend changing that for optimal texture. Let me know if you try anything!

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