Description
This flourless sugar-free chocolate zucchini cake is rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened—perfect for a guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
1 cup grated zucchini (moisture squeezed)
1 ripe banana or 3–4 Medjool dates, blended
2 large eggs
2 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup almond butter or tahini
½ tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: 2 tbsp sugar-free chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan.
2. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
3. Mash banana or blend dates until smooth.
4. Whisk eggs, oil, almond butter, vanilla, and sweetener in a bowl.
5. Add cocoa, baking soda, salt, and zucchini. Mix.
6. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
7. Pour into pan and bake 22–28 minutes.
8. Let cool before slicing and enjoy.
Notes
Use banana for lighter sweetness or dates for a deeper caramel flavor.
Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze slices up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55