Super Chocolatey Zucchini Bread

Zucchini bread became popular in the United States during the 1960s when home gardeners had an abundance of zucchini and sought new ways to use it.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Super Chocolatey Zucchini Bread

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

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

Servings: 8 Calories: 2320

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Zucchini
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out the excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 290kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 22g

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.