Moist Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A delightful chocolate zucchini bread that combines the rich taste of chocolate with the moisture of zucchini for a delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups packed shredded zucchini
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prep the zucchini by grating it and removing excess moisture.
- Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: beat eggs then mix in melted butter, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in shredded zucchini.
- Gently fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to a prepared baking pan and top with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or a dusting of powdered sugar. Can also be enjoyed with ice cream for a dessert twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200-220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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