Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini (pat dry to avoid excess moisture)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (use unsweetened for best results)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (can use coconut oil as a substitute)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure vanilla extract preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (leavening agent)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (leavening agent)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (enhances flavor)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or dark chocolate)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans work well)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix together the grated zucchini, vegetable oil, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure the zucchini is finely grated. Use high-quality cocoa powder for intense chocolate flavor. Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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