Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and hidden veggies with this Chocolate Zucchini Bread. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, surprising everyone with its moist texture and decadent taste. The inclusion of shredded zucchini adds a nutritious twist, making it a clever treat for any occasion. Serve it warm, toasted, or straight from the fridge – no matter how you enjoy it, this chocolate zucchini bread is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Gently combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; fold in shredded zucchini and add 3/4 cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean with a few melted chocolate bits.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 134mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 36mg