Description
Indulge in this moist chocolate zucchini bread that combines rich chocolate flavor with hidden veggies, perfect for a delicious snack or dessert any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grate the zucchinis and set aside to drain excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and sprinkle optional chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cooling before slicing.
Notes
- Feel free to customize your bread with chopped nuts or spices like cinnamon for added flavor.
- For an extra chocolate boost, consider adding espresso powder to enhance richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg