Description

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and nutritious zucchini, making it the perfect indulgent treat for any time of day. This moist and fudgy bread hides shredded zucchini in every bite, enhancing both its texture and health benefits without compromising on flavor. With a blend of Dutch cocoa and semisweet chocolate chips, each slice is a chocolate lover’s dream. Whether served as a decadent breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a dessert, this recipe invites creativity—feel free to customize it with nuts or spices to suit your taste. Impress friends and family with this easy-to-make bread that cleverly incorporates veggies while delivering an irresistible chocolate hit.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, melted butter, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
Gently stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Fold in zucchini and 3/4 cup of chocolate chips.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
Bake for about 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
Calories: 200
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: For added texture and flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or spices like cinnamon. To ensure moisture retention, use fresh zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture before adding it to the batter.