Description
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional bread, this Chocolate Zucchini Bread is moist and rich, perfect for dessert or a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (156 grams)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (27 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams), melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (150 grams), light or dark
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Line the bottom of an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, then grease the sides.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
- In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract until there are no chunks of sugar.
- Gently mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Once almost combined, stir in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for around 50-60 minutes until the top is firm to the touch and an inserted toothpick comes out clean (except for melted chocolate chips).
- Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes, then carefully slide the loaf out of the pan and continue cooling.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini for a better texture.
- This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a healthier option, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg