Description
A moist and delicious chocolate zucchini bread that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can add 1/4 cup of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 20
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