Ingredients
Zucchini Bread:
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini*
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (156 grams)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (27 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (112 grams), melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (150 grams), light or dark
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Line the loaf pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently mix in the flour mixture, then add zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the pan, bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to cool completely.
Notes
- Zucchini: No need to peel, grate perpendicular to avoid long strands.
- Cocoa: Natural cocoa is recommended for this recipe.
- Storage: Wrap tightly and store at room temp for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 204mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 64mg
