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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

A moist and decadent chocolate zucchini bread that combines the richness of chocolate with the subtle sweetness of zucchini, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar for a healthier option
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup zucchini grated and excess moisture squeezed out
  • ½ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark chocolate

Method
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the bread bakes evenly and rises properly.
  2. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter, and optionally line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well combined to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents.
Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix as this can make the bread dense.
  2. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Bake the Bread
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  2. Slice and serve plain, or with a spread of butter or cream cheese for extra indulgence.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This chocolate zucchini bread stays moist for several days and can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing.

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