This decadent Chocolate Zucchini Bread is rich, moist and over the top chocolatey!
I’m bringin’ on more zucchini folks. I know it’s a little early in the season for most people, but I grabbed a bunch of beautiful zucchini a few weeks back down here in Florida at a local farm stand and didn’t use them all when I made Monday’s Zucchini Roasted Red Pepper Parmesan. So here we are…Chocolate Zucchini Bread.
And can you believe it? I’ve never made a zucchini bread. It’s been on my baking bucket list for quite a while.
It’s the perfect recipe to get your daily dose of veggies! You can sneak it in and no one’s the wiser. Even Mr. Picky missed it and he NEVER, ever eats zucchini. I love tricking him.
And getting him to try a slice of this super moist, double chocolatey zucchini bread was easier than I thought. He loved it because I just called it chocolate brownie bread. He fell, hook, line and sinker. #sorrynotsorry
I’ll be heading up north very soon, so I’ll be on the lookout for summer zucchini and baking up a few of these again for us and for friends. Hope you guys give this one a try too! Enjoy!
A few other favorite quick bread recipes here at the BHK are my Blueberry Lemon Loaf and my Rhubarb Crumb Loaf.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe:
I added the chocolate chips on top, but this is totally optional. Highly encouraged, but optional.
Squeeze your shredded zucchini gently in paper towels to get out some of the moisture before adding to the batter.
This decadent Chocolate Zucchini Bread is rich, moist and over the top chocolatey!
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup packed shredded zucchini, squeezed gently in paper towels to remove some of the moisture
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, optional
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan generously with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, sugars, egg, vanilla extract and zucchini. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula until just combined.
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Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Top with chocolate chips, if using. Bake for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. Remove from oven to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Most of all, it seems to me this one is not loaded with too much sugar. Highly appreciated !
Thanks so much Davorka! Stay safe my friend.
I loooove zucchini bread! And I love zucchini when it’s paired with chocolate. This sounds amazing and I can’t wait to try it!
I bet you make a mean chocolate zucchini bread Kelsie!
Love a great chocolate zucchini bread. Such a delicious way to enjoy a treat with extra goodness, too :)
Me too Jennifer!
What a classic! Love a thick slice right about now with my afternoon coffee! Happy Easter!
Sooooo good Dawn! You;d love it!
Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! Especially those chocolate chips loaded on top – I’m pretty sure I could get my son to eat anything that looked that incredible. Thanks for the lovely inspiration!
Thanks Monica! You’re so welcome!
Chocolate zucchini bread is an all-time favorite! I can just imagine its soft chocolatey goodness! Happy Easter, my friend!!
Happy Easter to you and your family Annie!
I’ve made zucchini bread, but never with chocolate. Clearly that needs to change! Love that your hubby enjoyed it too. Hope you have a wonderful Easter, Mary Ann!
You too Marissa!
Such a classic and delicious sweet treat! I would love a piece right now with my cup of coffee. Saving to try soon!
Soooo yummy Alex!
This is totally decadent! And I love it!!! All that chocolate and yet somehow the zucchini makes me think this really does belong in the healthy food category! :) Right???
YES!!
I’m SO ready for zucchini to come exploding out of my garden so I can make all of the zucchini breads! This looks absolutely delicious! Happy Easter, Mary Ann!
Happy Easter Katherine!
Can’t wait to try this, Mary Ann! I love zucchini bread and this one looks so nice and easy, well, TBH Chocolate always makes me want it!
Thanks for the recipe! Stay healthy!
It’s so good Laura! You stay healthy too my friend!
Chocolate zucchini breads and cupcakes are on repeat here during the summer! This loaf looks like a must try! Hope you’re doing well Mary Ann!
Thanks Leanne! Stay safe! XO
Lucky!! I won’t see zucchini here till July! OMG! But this bread, Mare! I’m all in on the chocolate and zucchini combo – bring on the zucchini!
Bring it on! I got lots when I was in Florida and loved every minute of it! Now I’m back up north where it’s cold! Ugh!