Chocolate Zucchini Bread: A Delicious Healthy Treat!
A moist and delicious chocolate zucchini bread that is a healthy treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, sugar, and oil.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This bread can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- For a healthier option, substitute half of the sugar with applesauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg