Grain Free Zucchini Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

By Jamie Vespa

Incredibly moist zucchini chocolate chip banana bread completely free of dairy, grains and oil. This wholesome banana bread makes for a nutritious breakfast, snack, dessert and everything in between.

Ingredients

• 2 extra ripe bananas (~225 grams)
• 1 cup shredded zucchini*
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups almond meal
• 1/2 cup powdered peanut butter (PB2)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• Optional topping: 3 tbsp crushed pecans (2 tbsp chocolate chips)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 8x4 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease with non-stick cooking spray.

2. 2

   In the bowl of an electric mixer or food processor, combine bananas, zucchini, egg, honey and vanilla. Beat on high until creamy.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients: almond meal, powdered peanut butter, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Use a wire whisk to mix well.

4. 4

   Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix to combine. Fold in chocolate chips and pour into prepared loaf pan. Top with crushed nuts and additional chocolate chips if desired.

5. 5

   Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Place pan on a wire rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before carefully removing bread and allowing to cool completely on wire rack. Cut into 10 slices.