Decadent Zucchini Pineapple Chocolate Chip Loaf

Ingredients

- 1 cup zucchini, grated and thoroughly drained
- 3/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mixed nuts, chopped (such as walnuts and almonds)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup light olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, finely chopped (such as mint or basil)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position a rack in the center. Grease a standard 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts until well distributed.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the grated zucchini, crushed pineapple, oil, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture of the loaf.

5. Incorporate Fresh Herbs
Gently fold in the finely chopped herbs, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.

6. Transfer and Smooth
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.

7. Bake the Loaf
Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.

8. Cool and Slice
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, slice and serve.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT50M
50 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H10M
1 hour 10 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Gluten-free
- Chocolate chip loaf
- Zucchini bread
- Pineapple snack
- Healthy baking
- Nut bread
- Easy recipes
- Oven snack
- Gourmet loaf
- Fresh herbs

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1600

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