Description
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is a moist, flavorful treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the nutritious benefits of zucchini. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-make recipe is a delightful way to enjoy a healthy and delicious bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together until well combined. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg