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Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Irresistibly Moist Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread for Easy Baking

This Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a moist, delicious blend of rich cocoa and zucchini, perfect for busy mornings or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder dark cocoa for deeper taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt reduce if using table salt
  • 2 Eggs or 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water per egg for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil/applesauce
  • 1/4 cup Water or milk for richness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini squeeze out excess moisture
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips or regular chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Regular Sized Chocolate Chips optional topping

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Grater

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grate about one medium zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. Grease a 9'x5' loaf pan, optionally lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, water, sugar, and vanilla.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
  7. Fold in grated zucchini and mini chocolate chips.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  9. Optionally, sprinkle additional regular-sized chocolate chips on top.
  10. Bake for about 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
  11. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  12. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure fully squeezing the zucchini to avoid sogginess. For varied flavors, mix different chocolate chip types. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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