Decadently moist chocolate chip zucchini bread

Zucchini bread became popular in the United States during the 1960s when home gardeners were looking for creative ways to use up their abundant zucchini harvest.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Decadently moist chocolate chip zucchini bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Zucchini
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out any excess moisture.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Add the grated zucchini to the wet ingredients and mix well.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
11. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.