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Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
4.5 from 123 votes

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread combines ground oats and cocoa powder into a dense, moist loaf full of grated zucchini and chocolate chips. The recipe uses avocado oil and pure maple syrup for moisture and sweetness, with optional vanilla and lemon juice to brighten flavors. The bread offers a rich chocolate flavor with the added moisture and subtle vegetal note of zucchini.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 1 Loaf
Calories: 349 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
  • 2 egg large
  • 2 cups zucchini about 2 medium-sized zucchini, grated
  • ½ cup avocado oil
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract optional, pure
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9” x 5” loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Transfer the whole oats to a high-powered blender and blend on high speed for 30 seconds, or until a flour forms.
  3. Add the cocoa powder, baking soda and sea salt (the rest of the dry ingredients) to the blender and blend until combined.
  4. Grate the zucchini using a box grater or the grater attachment on your food processor.
  5. Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl, then mix in the avocado oil, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir in the shredded zucchini until all of the wet ingredients are well-combined.
  6. Transfer the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix well until combined.
  7. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the chocolate zucchini bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips if desired.
  9. Cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil and leave the foil tinted so the bread has room to grow.
  10. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 55 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the bread tests clean.
  11. Quick breads are fully cooked once they have reached an internal temperature of 190 degrees Fahrenheit. To make sure the bread is baked through, you can insert a digital thermometer into the thickest part of the bread and wait until the numbers stop moving to get an accurate read. This is the best way to ensure your loaf of his chocolate zucchini bread turns out perfectly, as baking time can vary depending on elevation and the temperature of the batter going into the oven.
  12. Remove the bread from the oven and let the loaf cool to room temperature before slicing and serving. It will be tempting to slice the bread while it is still warm, but do note that the slices will crumble easily if the bread is still warm when you slice it.

Notes

  • Use certified gluten-free oats to make this bread suitable for gluten-free diets.
  • Cover the loaf loosely with foil while baking to allow rising without overbrowning.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Slice (of 10) Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g (59%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 267mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Loaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Slice (of 10)
Calories 349kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 267mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 24g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.