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Moist Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Loaf

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A moist and comforting zucchini bread loaf loaded with double chocolate chips, perfect for a homemade treat that balances vegetable freshness with rich chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • ½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar (can swap half for brown sugar)
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed of excess water but still moist (about 2 medium zucchinis)
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and trim zucchinis. Shred finely using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out excess water gently, leaving zucchini moist.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  4. In another bowl, beat eggs with sugar until combined. Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  5. Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
  6. Fold in shredded zucchini and chocolate chips gently but thoroughly.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool loaf in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Squeeze out just enough water from zucchini to avoid a dense or gummy loaf. Fold chocolate chips gently to prevent sinking. Use room temperature eggs and oil for smooth batter. Avoid over-mixing to keep bread tender.

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