Description
Indulge in the rich and moist delight of Chocolate Zucchini Bread, a perfect fusion of chocolatey goodness and hidden veggies! This easy-to-make recipe transforms your garden-fresh zucchini into a decadent loaf that’s ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a satisfying snack. With its fudgy texture reminiscent of your favorite chocolate cake, every slice promises to be an irresistible treat. Plus, it’s a versatile addition to any meal plan and can be effortlessly frozen for future cravings. Enjoy this delightful dessert while sneaking in some healthy veggies—perfect for even the pickiest eaters!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients without overmixing. Fold in shredded zucchini and 3/4 cup chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 68g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh zucchini for optimal moisture. Make sure not to overmix to keep the bread tender. Consider adding nuts or dried fruit for extra flavor.