Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread
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Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Description
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread combines whole wheat flour and cocoa powder with grated zucchini to create a loaf that balances rich chocolate notes and moist texture. The grated zucchini, prepared carefully to avoid excess water, integrates into the batter along with yogurt and avocado oil, which help keep the bread tender and flavorful. Baking soda and baking powder provide leavening for a light crumb.
The bread is baked until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked with a soft interior and slightly firm crust. Chocolate chips stirred into the batter and sprinkled on top add pockets of melted chocolate complementing the cocoa flavor.
This bread can be stored wrapped at room temperature for a few days or frozen for longer storage. Thaw frozen bread fully before serving; briefly warming it can enhance enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour 127gms
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup zucchini grated, packed
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup sugar granulated
- 2 egg large, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips I used mini (optional)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven at 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 loaf pan or line a parchment paper in the pan.
- Take a large bowl and add the dry ingredients – whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Once you have mixed all the dry ingredients well, set them aside.
- Take another large bowl and add the grated zucchini along with yogurt, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix all of them together.
- Then fold the dry ingredients in to the wet ingredients with a spatula. Do not overmix.
- At last, add those chocolate chips for that chocolaty goodness. Save some of the chocolate chips to add on top of the batter once you have poured it into the pan.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread the chocolate chips evenly over the batter.
- Slide the pan into the oven and bake for up to 40-50 minutes or until done. Insert a toothpick to check whether the bread is done. If the toothpick comes out clean, take out the pan and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the zucchini bread from the pan and place it on the wire rack.
- Slice and enjoy this healthy zucchini bread.
Notes
- Grate zucchini using a large-hole grater to minimize excess moisture and prevent mushiness.
- Dab grated zucchini with paper towels to remove some water but avoid drying it completely.
- Store finished bread wrapped on the counter for 2-3 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze wrapped zucchini bread in a sealed bag for longer storage; thaw before serving and warm briefly if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 448mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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