Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Chocolate for breakfast or dessert? Yes, and it comes with a secret veggie boost! This Chocolate Zucchini Bread is ultra-moist, deeply chocolaty, and packed with just enough zucchini to feel good about every bite. No one will guess it’s made with vegetables—it’s that delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
Ingredients
1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (41g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
¾ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
¾ cup (135g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs
¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
⅓ cup (80g) plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
⅔ cup (135g) granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups (180g) shredded zucchini (no need to blot)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in shredded zucchini.
Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Gently mix in chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage: Store at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freezes well!
Fudgy, moist, and veggie-packed—this chocolate loaf is love at first bite!
Nutrition
- Calories: 230 per slice
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 4g
Find it online: https://flavorscroll.com/chocolate-zucchini-bread/