Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics
Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics is ultra-moist with a tender crumb, thanks to olive oil and the blend of shredded apple and zucchini. Deep cocoa flavor is punctuated by melty chocolate chunks and a toasty pepita crunch on top. It’s perfect for packing into lunchboxes, sharing at potlucks, or slicing for an afternoon treat.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and set it aside.
- 2
In a bowl, combine zucchini, apple, brown sugar, eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract.
- 3
Sift whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder into a separate bowl; gently stir them into the zucchini-apple mixture until fully combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish; sprinkle chocolate chunks and pepitas on top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool before slicing.
- Calories 575.29 kcal High 29%
- Protein 13.6 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 70.58 g 26%
- Total Fat 30.08 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 7.87 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.33 mg High 26%
- Sodium 45.5 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 7.36 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 36.91 g --
- Added Sugars 8.1 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 30.12 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 4.63 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 337.34 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 24.02 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 5.26 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Chocolate Apple Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics is an American breakfast recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Applesauce Cups, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 575.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics made of?
- The main ingredients are Applesauce Cups, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Eggs. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 575.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics healthy?
- Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 575.29 calories and 13.6 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 7.87 g (39% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.1 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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