Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Experience the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and hidden zucchini in this moist chocolate zucchini bread. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet afternoon snack, this recipe will impress even the pickiest eaters. The combination of decadent flavors and nutritious ingredients makes it a guilt-free treat you can enjoy any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture; be sure not to overmix. Gently add grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg