This Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Loaf is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 ºF. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
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Take zucchini and place it in a dry dishtowel. Give it a squeeze or two to remove some (but not all) of the water. Set the zucchini aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, powder and salt.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the melted butter, oil and vanilla extract until combined. Use a large spatula to stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the shredded zucchini until it is evenly dispersed and then stir in the chocolate chunks. Spoon the batter into the greased loaf pan.
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Bake loaf for 55 –60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the loaf cool for 15 minutes before gently turning it out on a cooling rack or sheet of parchment. Let it cool completely before slicing.
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Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour.
Why this Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Loaf works for PCOS
Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Loaf works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Loaf recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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