Description
A delightful twist on traditional quick bread that’s moist, rich, and surprisingly flavorful, featuring the luscious taste of chocolate and the health benefits of zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together grated zucchini, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the zucchini mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg