Description
Experience the decadent harmony of rich chocolate and zucchini in this Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread. Perfect as a snack or dessert, this easy-to-make treat is deliciously moist with the option to adapt into a Vegan Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread using Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring constantly until just combined.
- Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure you do not over-mix the batter to avoid tough bread.
- Leaving the zucchini peels on adds texture and nutrients.
- Add a teaspoon of instant coffee granules for enhanced flavor.
- Skip cooling will make the bread crumbly, so let it sit before slicing.
- Avoid over-baking to prevent drying out the bread.
- Add nuts for a crunchy texture or use dark chocolate chips for an intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Baking, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Vegan Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread