Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey delight of Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread. This moist and flavorful loaf is a fantastic way to sneak in some vegetables while satisfying your sweet tooth. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it features the subtle goodness of zucchini blended seamlessly with decadent chocolate. Your family will adore this treat, and you’ll love how easy it is to prepare! With a simple mix of pantry staples, you can whip up this delightful bread any time and enjoy it fresh or as a make-ahead option throughout the week.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually stir in dry ingredients until just combined; fold in shredded zucchini and three-quarters of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg