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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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A delightful blend of rich chocolate flavors and moist zucchini, this easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa or unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
  • 1/4 cup canola, vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups packed shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients without overmixing.
  5. Gently stir in the shredded zucchini followed by 3/4 cup of chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes then remove and cool on a wire rack until slightly warm before slicing and serving.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated zucchini and make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature.

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