chocolate zucchini bread
This chocolate zucchini bread is rich and moist, featuring wholesome ingredients like whole-wheat flour and applesauce for a lighter twist. Walnuts add a delightful crunch in every bite.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup sugar
- 0.75 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate melted
- 0.5 cup walnuts chopped (about 1.75 ounces)
- 2 cups zucchini grated and squeezed well to remove excess moisture
- spray baking spray
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Spray two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
- Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, applesauce, canola oil, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate until well blended.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pans. Then invert onto wire racks and cool completely.
Notes
This bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Using applesauce and whole-wheat flour makes it a healthier treat while still maintaining rich chocolate flavor. Enjoy sliced with your favorite nut butter or a cup of coffee.