Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This dark chocolate zucchini bread is my go to when I want to bake something that feels indulgent but actually sneaks in vegetables. The zucchini keeps the crumb moist and tender while adding fiber and nutrients, and honestly, you won't even taste it among all that rich chocolate. What I love most is how quick it comes together, ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for a weekend breakfast or last minute dessert. The ingredients are simple pantry staples too, so there's no need for a special trip to the store.
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Ingredients
- 200all-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 mlunsweetened applesauce
- 150 gdark chocolate chips
- 1 kgzucchini
- 10 gsalt
- 5 gbaking powder
- 5 gcinnamon
- 2eggs
- 100 mlunsalted milk
- 50 mlcoconut oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together applesauce, milk, eggs, and coconut oil.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- 5
Fold in the dark chocolate chips and zucchini.
- 6
Pour the batter into a greased 9x5cm loaf pan.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- 9
Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.
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