Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180g) Gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 0.5 cup (50g) Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp (5g) Baking soda
- 0.5 tsp (3g) Salt
- 0.5 cup (60g) Almond flour
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (approx. 1 cup / 240ml)
- 1 cup (150g) Grated zucchini, squeezed dry
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup (115g) Maple syrup
- 0.33 cup (80ml) Melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp (5ml) Pure vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup (130g) Dark chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup (60g) Chopped walnuts
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini using the fine side of the grater, place it in a kitchen towel, and squeeze firmly to remove excess water.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and almond flour until no lumps remain.
- In a separate larger bowl, beat the mashed bananas, squeezed zucchini, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla until smooth and emulsified.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet batter using a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips and walnuts, then pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.