Description
A decadent and moist double chocolate zucchini bread with rich cocoa and hidden vegetables, perfect for dessert or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl, whisking until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Consider adding nuts or spices for variations and serving with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg