Zucchini Banana Bread for the Win

Fall is here and the holidays are around the corner. That means sweaters, your favorite joggers, a nice warm fire and baked goods. 

While the first three won't wreck your nutrition goals or macros, the last can if you simply grab whatever baked good is on the breakfast bar or dining table. Luckily I have a whole cookbook full of healthy recipes to get you through any day, but especially when you are craving some baked goodness to go along with that coffee in the morning. If you are as much of a fan of banana bread as everyone here is then you will love my Zucchini Bana Bread recipe perfect for fall.

Better Banana Bread is Here

Nothing makes a cold morning curled up with a great cup of coffee better than a slice of warm banana bread. This healthy low fat option will not only satisfy your craving, but keep you from blowing your nutrition goals out the window first thing in the morning.

Ingredients:

For the bread:
1 cup shredded zucchini
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
¾ cup cashew butter (or all natural
peanut butter, almond butter, or
tahini)
2 tbsp. pure maple syrup or honey
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ cup coconut flour
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chocolate chips

For the chocolate drizzle:
2 tbsp. chocolate chips
1 tsp. coconut oil

Serves 16

Nutrition Facts (per serving): 4g protein, 17g carbs, 9g fat 

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Method:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat the inside of a
9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking
spray, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the zucchini, banana,
cashew butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla
extract until smooth and well combined. Add the
coconut flour, baking soda, and cinnamon and stir
to combine, then fold in 1/3 cup of the chocolate
chips. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake
for 30 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out
clean.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the
remaining 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips with
the coconut oil. Place the pan over low heat and
cook, stirring frequently, until the chocolate is
melted. Drizzle the chocolate over the bread when
it comes out of the oven. Slice and serve.