Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Chocolate Zucchini Bread is the perfect blend of indulgence and wholesome goodness, offering a moist, tender crumb with every bite. In just 15 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of baking, you’ll have a loaf that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ cups almond milk, at room temperature
- ¼ cup vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil
- ⅔ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray two 8x4” loaf pans with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir in the zucchini.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans. Sprinkle with more chocolate chips and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops spring back to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
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