Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips
Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips is a moist and tender loaf that perfectly blends rich chocolate flavor with the subtle vegetable moisture from fresh zucchini. Packed with cocoa powder and chocolate chips, this bread delivers a delicious chocolate overload while sneaking in healthy veggies. Ideal as a snack, dessert, or breakfast treat, it’s simple to make with basic pantry ingredients and customizable to various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Grate fresh zucchini using the fine side of a grater, then gently squeeze out some excess moisture if it looks very watery to prevent sogginess while maintaining moisture.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder for even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until slightly fluffy. Slowly stir in vegetable oil until well blended.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently, mixing just until combined to avoid tough bread.
- Add zucchini and chocolate chips: Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter to create pockets of melty chocolate and moisture.
- Bake to perfection: Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm zucchini for best texture and moisture; avoid overly soft or old zucchinis.
- Don’t squeeze out all moisture from zucchini; leaving some helps keep the bread tender.
- Check doneness starting at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for a richer, balanced sweetness.
- Allow bread to cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts and better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of loaf)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Chocolate zucchini bread, chocolate chips, moist bread, healthy dessert, vegetable baking, chocolate loaf