Blender Chocolate Zucchini Bread

With zucchini still in season, there’s no better time to whip up this scrumptious Blender Chocolate Zucchini Bread! It’s a tasty way to enjoy a nutritious treat without sacrificing flavor. The combination of naturally sweet ingredients and whole grains makes this recipe a winner for health-conscious eaters and those who love indulgent desserts. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a wholesome breakfast option, this bread checks all the boxes.

What makes this chocolate zucchini bread truly special is its nutrient-packed ingredients. It’s naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, ripe bananas, applesauce, and pure maple syrup. Plus, you’ll sneak in an extra serving of veggies thanks to the zucchini. Unlike traditional chocolate bread recipes, this one swaps refined sugars and flours for whole-grain spelt flour and healthy fats from tahini, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The result? A rich, moist, and satisfying loaf that's not only delicious but also blood sugar-friendly. My diabetic son said this bread was slow to raise his blood sugar levels, and even then, he was surprised how blood sugar-friendly it was!

This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a healthy alternative to traditional sweet treats without compromising on flavor or texture. See a how-to video and the recipe card below!

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Blender Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Author: Judes Draughon

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 10 M

Looking for a healthy chocolate bread? This recipe includes vegetables and is naturally sweetened with dates, fruit, and pure maple syrup. The flour is whole grain, and the fat is from tahini. My diabetic son said this bread was slow to raise his blood sugar levels, and even then, he was surprised how blood sugar-friendly it was.

Ingredients

Blender

• 3 zucchini (or 2 large zucchini), roughly cut (discard ends)
• 2 eggs
• 1 ripe banana or 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 5 pitted Medjool dates
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 cup spelt whole grain flour
• 1/2 cup cacao or cocoa
• 1.5 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt

Fillings

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In a blender, add the blender ingredients (see blender ingredients list)
2. Blend until smooth
3. Stir in 1 cup dark chocolate chips.
4. Pour into prepared bread pan and sprinkle more dark chocolate chips over the top of the batter.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for an 60 to 65 minutes or until cooked through.
6. Cool and enjoy!