Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Zucchini Bread

Zucchini bread became popular in the United States during the Great Depression as a way to use up excess zucchini from home gardens.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Zucchini Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 10 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Zucchini, grated
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Peanut butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped peanuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the grated zucchini, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the peanut butter, chocolate chips, and chopped peanuts.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 20g

Protein 6g12%

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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.