Description
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a moist and delicious treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the health benefits of zucchini, making it a delightful surprise for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the 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.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini before adding it to the batter.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Chocolate Bread, Zucchini Recipes, Dessert Bread