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    Home / Recipes / Sweet Breads

    Chocolate Zucchini Bread (Keto, Gluten-Free)

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jan 20, 2023 · 42 Comments

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    A dense keto chocolate zucchini bread that's low-carb and gluten free. It makes a perfect sweet snack or dessert any time you are craving something chocolatey.

    chocolate zucchini bread slices on small white plate.
    Article Index
    • The Ingredients
    • Zucchini Loaf Quick Tips
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Common FAQs
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    There's nothing novel about zucchini bread. But when you add chocolate to the equation, what you end up with is a delicious and decadent treat.

    So how do you make an occasional indulgence such as this one much more healthy? You need a few key baking ingredients that will taste great without spiking your blood sugar.

    The Ingredients

    If you do a lot of low-carb baking, you probably already have most, if not all, of the ingredients you need for this chocolate keto zucchini bread.

    chocolate zucchini bread ingredients.

    Here's what you'll need to make this gluten-free and keto chocolate zucchini bread:

    • Coconut flour is the preferred keto-friendly flour to use as it gives a lighter spongey texture
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder is needed for the chocolate flavor. Feel free to use a dark cocoa or cacao which is the unprocessed version.
    • Golden low-carb sweetener is a product by Lakanto. But you can use any brown sugar substitute instead, including the one by Lakanto.
    • Cinnamon always adds a more interesting taste to chocolate baked goods.
    • Coconut oil is the fat of choice but you can use butter or avocado oil
    • Grated zucchini is the secret to this moist gluten free chocolate zucchini bread.
    • Chocolate chips add extra chocolate flavor! Just make sure you choose keto-friendly baking chips. You can even make homemade sugar-free chocolate chips.
    • Additional baking staples used are baking soda, baking powder, salt, eggs, and vanilla extract.

    Baking Instructions

    This low-carb chocolate zucchini bread recipe is almost as simple as a baking mix! You just need to mix everything together, spread into a pan, and bake.

    Make the Batter

    The first thing you need to do is mix all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

    dry ingredient mixture for bread batter.

    Next, add in the wet ingredients by blending in the eggs, coconut oil and vanilla until the ingredients are well combined.

    chocolate zucchini bread batter in white mixing bowl.

    After that, fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.

    adding zucchini and chocolate chips to bread batter.

    Spread the Batter in a Loaf Pan

    Once the batter is prepared, pour the mix into a greased or parchment-paper lined 9" x 5" loaf pan.

    unbaked chocolate zucchini bread batter in lined loaf pan.

    Bake It!

    The batter will need to bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes, or until it tests done.

    A trick you can use to know when it's ready is to place a toothpick in the center of the loaf. When the toothpick pops out, you'll know it's ready.

    Then, you can remove from the oven. Allow it to cool for 15 minutes before removing the zucchini bread from the pan. Let it cool completely before slicing.

    baked chocolate zucchini bread in lined loaf pan.

    Zucchini Loaf Quick Tips

    • Store zucchini bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. It will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator and 3 months in the freezer.
    • Drizzle melted chocolate on top to dress it up. A white chocolate topping really dresses it up!
    • Use a different type of baking chip. Instead of regular chocolate, try white chocolate or peanut butter chips.

    Serving Suggestions

    Although this gluten free zucchini bread is a perfect snack or dessert as-is, you can add a cake frosting to make it even more decadent. A dollop of sugar-free whipped cream or a scoop of low-carb ice cream are tasty toppings too.

    It goes well with a keto iced coffee in the summer or a sugar-free peppermint mocha latte in the winter.

    Common FAQs

    How do you make Keto chocolate zucchini bread?

    Just follow this easy recipe by making the batter, spreading it into a loaf pan and then bake.

    How many carbs are in chocolate zucchini bread?

    The great thing about this chocolate chip zucchini bread is that each slice has just 3g net carbs.

    Can the bread batter be made into muffins?

    Absolutely! For muffins, divide into 12 lined cups in a muffin pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they test done.

    Should the zucchini be peeled first?

    There's no need to peel the zucchini. But if you want to hide the green color I recommend processing all the ingredients together, except the baking chips, in a food processor to break down the shredded zucchini into the batter.

    Can I use almond flour?

    This chocolate zucchini bread can be made with almond flour but other changes will be needed. Generally, you'll need more almond flour than coconut flour along with less eggs and liquid.

    chocolate zucchini bread sliced on white rectangular plate.

    Related recipes

    Love zucchini? Here's a few more keto-friendly recipes that use this summer squash.

    • Turkey meatballs are absolutely scrumptious!
    • Thai-inspired peanut chicken is delicious served over zucchini noodles.
    • Zucchini nachos are made using slices of the squash instead of chips.
    • Zucchini pizza boats is a great recipe for serving veggies from the garden.

    We hope you enjoy this tasty chocolate bread! If you'd like to try another tasty sweet loaf, check out this keto chocolate chip bread. You may also like the double chocolate avocado muffins.

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    Recipe

    Chocolate Zucchini Bread (Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free)

    5 from 16 votes
    A tasty keto chocolate bread that's low-carb and gluten-free. It's also super moist thanks to the addition of shredded zucchini.
    Prep Time:10 minutes mins
    Cook Time:55 minutes mins
    Total Time:1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 12 people
    Calories: 124

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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ cup Lakanto Golden Monk Fruit Granular Sweetener or regular white
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup coconut oil melted or fractionated
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 cups zucchini shredded
    • ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips
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    Instructions

    • In large mixing bowl, combine the coconut flour, cocoa, sweetener, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
    • Blend in the eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla until well combined.
    • Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
    • Pour mixture into a greased or parchment paper lined 9x5-inch loaf pan.
    • Bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. 
    • Remove from oven and cool on rack for 15 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely before slicing.

    Notes

    The chocolate chips can be left out if desired, but they give the bread a richer chocolate taste. You can also use white chocolate or peanut butter chips instead.
    This recipe can also be frosted to make a delicious chocolate cake.
    Store zucchini bread wrapped in foil or plastic wrap. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For longer storage, it can be placed in the freezer inside an airtight container for 3 months.

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 124 | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 3.7mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 3 g | % Carbs: 10.2 % | % Protein: 13.6 % | % Fat: 76.3 % | SmartPoints: 5
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    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    1. Jan

      August 27, 2022 at 2:09 am

      I was really excited to make this. It was very disappointing. I had to bake it 20 minutes longer than the recipe said to get a clean toothpick. After it was out of the pan I let it cool an hour and a half. When we sliced it the cake was spongy. My family hated the flavor. I'll try again with a different recipe.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        August 28, 2022 at 8:11 am

        So sorry this one didn't work out. It is supposed to have a cake-like texture similar. Removing excess moisture from the zucchini or decreasing the amount of coconut oil to 3 tablespoons should have helped with that.

        Reply
    2. Becky

      September 04, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      5 stars
      This is a fabulous recipe! I made it as muffins, it made 11 muffins. I used 1/2 bar (2ozs) of bittersweet chocolate chopped in pieces instead of chips. I used 1/2 cup of brown swerve and 1/2 cup of allulose. Most keto dessert-type recipes use about half the sugar I want, so I just double it. They were done in 25 mins. The combination of zucchini and coconut flour is pure genius - it makes a lighter, yet divine choclatiness cake/muffin.

      Reply
    3. Diana

      September 02, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today but used Bake Beleive White Chocolate Chips. It smells heavenly. It is cooling right now.

      Reply
    4. Marsha

      August 28, 2021 at 9:37 pm

      Hi, I’m on a low cholesterol diet. What contributes to the high cholesterol count?
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        August 29, 2021 at 10:18 am

        I'm not a medical professional but based on articles like this, it could be a diet high in carbs and sugar.

        Reply
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