Description
Chocolate Zucchini Bread is an ultra-moist, fudgy loaf packed with double chocolate flavor and hidden veggies. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert, this quick bread is a chocolate lover’s dream!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1 medium-large zucchini)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Shred zucchini using a box grater; lightly blot with a paper towel.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir shredded zucchini into the wet mixture.
Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth top. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over the batter.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Do not squeeze all moisture from the zucchini some is needed for a moist loaf. For extra gooey bread, warm slices briefly before serving. Freeze slices individually for a quick treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
Keywords: chocolate zucchini bread, zucchini bread, double chocolate bread, healthy chocolate loaf, easy zucchini bread, quick bread, summer baking, hidden veggies