Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Moist and rich Chocolate Zucchini Bread that combines the sweetness of chocolate with the surprise of zucchini, creating a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups zucchini, grated
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grate your zucchini and wring out excess moisture using a clean towel.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl and fold in the grated zucchini.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold until just combined.
- Add the chocolate chips, if using, and fold into the batter.
- Transfer the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a lower-fat option, use applesauce instead of vegetable oil. You can also freeze the bread for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate, zucchini, dessert, bread, baking