Double Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
There’s something quietly powerful about pulling a warm loaf out of the oven that smells like chocolate cake but happens to be made with bananas, zucchini, and a drizzle of honey. This one is decadent—fudgy, rich, full of dark chocolate hits—but it’s not heavy. It’s the kind of treat that feels just right for slow mornings, thoughtful gifting, or late-night kitchen hangs with tea or a glass of red.
Trust: this is the kind of recipe you’ll want to keep in rotation. She’s a show-off, but make it subtle.
What You’ll Need:
Serves: 8–10 | Prep time: 15 mins | Bake time: 45–55 mins
1 cup mashed banana (about 2–3 very ripe bananas)
1 cup finely shredded zucchini (or blend peeled zucchini + banana together in a food processor)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup melted butter
1/3 cup honey or date nectar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pumpkin seeds (or both!), 1/2–1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment or grease well.
Grate or process the zucchini and banana. If using a food processor, blend them together until mostly smooth (a few little flecks are fine).
In a large bowl, whisk together banana, zucchini, eggs, melted butter, honey/date nectar, and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Fold dry into wet until just combined. Stir in chocolate and optional nuts/seeds.
Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with a few extra chocolate chips if you’re feeling extra.
Bake 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean (moist crumbs are okay).
Let cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and serve warm or at room temp.
🛎️ Host Mode Notes:
Keeps beautifully for 3–4 days in the fridge.
Freezes well—just slice before storing for easy grab-and-toast servings.
Want to dress it up? Add a dollop of yogurt, a scoop of ice cream or a sprinkle of flaky salt before serving.