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Zucchini Chia Cake

Irresistibly Nourishing Zucchini Chia Cake (7 Reasons You’ll Love It)


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  • Author: Poulef
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Description

Soft, moist and secretly nourishing zucchini chia cake — perfectly balanced for breakfast, snack, or dessert.


Ingredients

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1 cup (120g) finely grated zucchini, squeezed of excess moisture

2 large eggs

⅓ cup (80ml) maple syrup or honey

½ cup (125g) plain Greek yogurt or dairy‑free yogurt

¼ cup (60ml) melted coconut oil or olive oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

1½ cups (150g) oat flour or almond flour

2 tbsp chia seeds

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the loaf pan.

2. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess liquid.

3. Whisk eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, oil, vanilla in a bowl.

4. Fold in zucchini and chia seeds; let sit 5 minutes.

5. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.

6. Fold dry mix into wet ingredients until just combined.

7. Pour batter into pan and bake 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then on a rack before slicing.

Notes

Be sure to squeeze the zucchini to avoid excess moisture.

Let chia seeds hydrate for better texture.

Store cake in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Category: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 110 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg