Healthy Marbled Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread

Name: Healthy Marbled Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups grated zucchini; 2 large ripe bananas, mashed; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup melted coconut oil; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

This moist and nourishing quick bread combines sweet bananas with fresh zucchini and a rich cocoa swirl.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 15, 2026

Healthy Marbled Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

55 minutes

Total

1 hour 10 minutes

Serves

This bread is a wonderful way to use up summer zucchini while satisfying your sweet tooth. It is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and a touch of maple syrup, making it a great choice for a quick morning meal or an afternoon treat.

The marbling effect looks beautiful when you slice into it. A quick tip is to squeeze as much moisture as you can out of the grated zucchini with a paper towel, which keeps the bread from becoming too soggy while it bakes.

Ingredients

2 cups grated zucchini
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a loaf pan.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, mashed bananas, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
3
Stir in the grated zucchini until combined.
4
Add the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
5
Remove half of the batter and place it into a separate bowl.
6
Stir the cocoa powder into one bowl of batter to create the chocolate portion.
7
Pour the plain batter and the chocolate batter into your loaf pan, alternating spoonfuls.
8
Use a butter knife to swirl the batters together, then sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
9
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack.

💡 Tips

Store this bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. It also freezes very well, so slice it before freezing and pull out a piece whenever you need a quick snack.

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