Fan-Favorite Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this fan-favorite Chocolate Zucchini Bread! Moist, flavorful, and packed with hidden veggies, it’s a perfect treat for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1/2 cup (41g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder (not Dutch process)*
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder*
- 3/4 cup (135g) semi-sweet chocolate chips*
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/3 cup (80g) plain Greek yogurt or sour cream*
- 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar*
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) shredded zucchini (no need to blot)*
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, cocoa, leavening agents, salt, espresso powder, and chocolate chips in a bowl.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs, oil, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently mix wet ingredients into dry, then fold in shredded zucchini.
- Bake: Bake for 45–55 minutes, covering with foil halfway through. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool and Serve: Allow bread to cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, press more chocolate chips into the top.
- Storage: Store bread at room temperature for 5 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Notes
- You can customize this bread by adding nuts or dried fruit for extra texture.
- If you prefer a sweeter bread, you can increase the sugar to suit your taste.
- This bread freezes well; wrap slices individually for easy thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Dessert, Baking, Zucchini Recipe
