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Moist Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe with Hidden Veggies Easy and Delicious

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A rich and moist double chocolate zucchini bread that cleverly hides veggies for a delicious and nutritious treat. Perfect for brunch, snacks, or lunchboxes, this bread balances chocolatey indulgence with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis, unpeeled, grated and gently squeezed to remove excess moisture)
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar (reduce to ½ cup for less sweet)
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (neutral oils like canola or avocado)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120g) plain full-fat Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (130g) mini or regular semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan lightly with butter or oil and line with parchment paper.
  2. Grate about 2 medium zucchinis to yield approximately 2 cups. Place shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and gently squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, sift or whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  4. In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth and creamy. Add Greek yogurt and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  5. Fold shredded zucchini gently into the wet mixture.
  6. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, folding carefully with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes with a toothpick inserted in the center. It should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy bread. Fold batter gently to avoid toughness. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. Use room temperature eggs and yogurt for best texture. Mini chocolate chips melt more evenly; mixing chip sizes adds texture variety. Oven temperatures vary; use an oven thermometer if possible.

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