Description
Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a moist, rich quick bread that combines the goodness of shredded zucchini with deep chocolate flavor, making it a delicious and sneaky way to eat your veggies.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in shredded zucchini and sour cream until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Don’t squeeze the zucchini dry unless it’s excessively watery—its moisture is essential.
- This bread freezes well. Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Substitute applesauce for half the oil for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg