Description
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a delightful twist on traditional chocolate bread, combining rich cocoa flavors with hidden veggies for a guilt-free treat. This moist, fudgy loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and is sure to surprise your guests with its secret ingredient—zucchini! Enjoy the harmonious blend of chocolate and vanilla in every slice, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup grated)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture with a kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the grated zucchini and chocolate chips into the wet mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined—avoid over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg