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Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a rich, moist loaf packed with cocoa, chocolate chips, and shredded zucchini for a secretly wholesome, indulgent treat perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10–12 slices)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa or unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/4 cup canola, vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups packed shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth.
  4. Gently stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in shredded zucchini, then add ¾ cup of the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (melted chocolate is okay).
  8. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Use dark chocolate chips or chunks for a more intense flavor.
  • Swirl in peanut butter or almond butter for a rich twist.
  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
  • Use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips for a dairy-free version.
  • Reduce sugar to ½ cup for a less sweet loaf.

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