Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread! This rich and moist bread perfectly marries the decadent taste of chocolate with the nutritious benefits of zucchini. With its tender crumb and irresistible chocolatey goodness, this treat is ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a comforting dessert. Plus, it’s an excellent way to sneak veggies into your diet without sacrificing flavor. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering or simply craving a sweet bite, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup canola oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, melted butter, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; fold in shredded zucchini and three-quarters of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg