Description
Chocolate zucchini bread is a deliciously moist and rich treat that cleverly combines the indulgent flavors of chocolate with the nutritious benefits of zucchini, making it a guilt-free snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the grated zucchini, eggs, and oil until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Grate the zucchini finely to ensure a moist texture without noticeable vegetable pieces.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: chocolate, zucchini, bread, dessert, healthy