Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This chocolate zucchini bread is rich, fudgy, and moist, with a perfect balance of chocolate flavor and hidden veggies. It’s an easy, wholesome loaf that works for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. A must-try recipe for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini well-drained
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ tsp espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top
Instructions
Prepare the Oven & Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in sour cream (or Greek yogurt) until creamy.
Add Zucchini
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel. Fold it into the wet mixture.
Combine Batter
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Chocolate & Toppings
- Fold in chocolate chips and any optional add-ins. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
Cool & Serve
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Drain the zucchini well to prevent excess moisture.
- Use quality cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- For extra richness, add espresso powder or top with sea salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 160mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18g
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