Description
This moist and rich Chocolate Zucchini Bread combines the wholesome goodness of shredded zucchini with deep cocoa flavor and melty chocolate chips, resulting in a wonderfully tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Enhanced with espresso powder for an intensified chocolate taste, this easy-to-make bread is baked to perfection and wonderfully delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry 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
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- â…“ cup (80g) plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- â…” cup (135g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (180g) shredded zucchini (no need to blot)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder until evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil), Greek yogurt (or sour cream), granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Add Zucchini: Stir the shredded zucchini into the wet ingredients, incorporating it evenly to add moisture and texture.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Fill Loaf Pan and Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Down: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Espresso powder is optional but recommended to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Do not blot the shredded zucchini; the moisture helps keep the bread tender and moist.
- Use either vegetable oil or melted coconut oil depending on preference or dietary needs.
- Greek yogurt or sour cream helps to create a moist, rich texture; choose based on availability.
- Check the bread for doneness by testing with a toothpick to avoid overbaking.
