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Moist Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

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A moist and tender zucchini bread packed with rich chocolate flavor from cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips. This easy 5-step recipe is perfect for a quick chocolate fix with a veggie twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (about 250g) grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free blend)
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (can substitute melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (130g) mini chocolate chips
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder
  • Optional variations: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (fall twist)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon or espresso powder.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat sugar and vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in grated zucchini and mini chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes. Check at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  7. Let bread cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy bread. Use mini chocolate chips for even chocolate distribution. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. Room temperature eggs help batter emulsify. For muffins, reduce baking time to 20-25 minutes. Variations include adding nuts, using gluten-free flour, or making vegan substitutions.

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