Description
A moist and rich Chocolate Zucchini Bread, perfect for sneaking in vegetables into a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated Zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large Eggs (or applesauce for vegan)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Combine the grated zucchini, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until well mixed.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the zucchini mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. To make it gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate zucchini bread, dessert, baking, easy recipes