Chocolate Zucchini Bread
I love a good zucchini bread, and this one is sure to please all those chocolate lovers out there! With all the zucchini that’s growing in my garden, I was inspired to try a new zucchini recipe. I have tons of savory zucchini recipes on my site like Baked Zucchini Sticks and Zucchini and Feta Fritters, but I love to bake desserts with it too. This chocolate zucchini bread is perfect as a snack, breakfast or enjoy it as a light dessert. For more zucchini recipes, you should also try these Flourless Chocolate Zucchini Brownies, or this Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread.
This healthy zucchini bread is the perfect treat when you need a little something sweet. If you want to make it even more chocolatey, you can switch out the nuts for chocolate chips. This recipe replaced most of the fat with applesauce, so it’s low in fat yet still very moist. It contains no butter and just ¼ cup of oil.
Why do people put zucchini in bread?
Because it’s delicious! I kid, but seriously – people put zucchini in bread because it adds moisture without extra fat or calories. Zucchini contains a lot of water, which helps keep bread from drying out. Plus, zucchini is low in carbs and calories and full of vitamins and minerals, like manganese, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and K. It is a great way to add some nutrients to baked goods while keeping the nutrition info in check.
Can I freeze zucchini bread?
Yes, you can. This easy chocolate zucchini bread recipe makes two loaves, so it’s perfect for freezing if you’d like to save a loaf for later. You can freeze the loaf whole or in eight slices. If you slice it, put parchment paper in between each piece so they don’t freeze together. To reheat, thaw a slice in the refrigerator and then microwave for 20-30 seconds. You can also just microwave the bread a little longer straight from the freezer.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread Variations and Tips:
If you don’t have any zucchini, try yellow squash. If you don’t like nuts or are allergic, use chocolate chips instead. Swap the walnuts for pecans. Put the batter in a muffin tin and make chocolate zucchini muffins. Save time by using a food processor instead of a box grater to grate the zucchini. Squeeze out all the liquid from the zucchini before mixing it with the other ingredients.
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Chocolate plus zucchini is a delicious combination. Try this Chocolate Zucchini Cake, Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting or Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies for more dessert ideas.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Zucchini is my favorite summer vegetable. It is one of the best garden vegetables and grows abundantly for everyone to share. I love how easy this bread is to make and comes together so quickly. This quick bread bakes so well and looks delicious straight out of the oven. The zucchini is a hidden gem that creates a moist and delicious bread. Top this with a sweet crust after baking and it is to die for. It creates a dessert like bread that everyone loves. Kids love this chocolate zucchini bread recipe and most don’t even know that zucchini is hidden in the bread. It is the perfect combination and loved by all!
Zucchini Bread Ingredients:
All Purpose flour: Helps thicken the quick bread. Cinnamon: Gives a hint of sweet and spicy flavoring. Salt: Just a pinch. Baking Soda: This will help the bread raise. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Added chocolate flavoring to the bread Canola Oil: The best type of oil for baking bread. Sugar: Sweet the bread with white sugar. Brown Sugar: Makes the bread moist and sweet. Eggs: Works well with the baking soda and creates a higher rise in the baked bread. Vanilla: Added for flavoring Sour Cream: Creates a moist and delicious inside. Zucchini: The main ingredient! Fresh is best and shredded then strained from the water. Mini Chocolate Chips: More chocolate!
Topping:
Brown Sugar and White Sugar: Delicious sweetness added on top! Cinnamon: A sweet and spicy seasoning to add more flavoring.
How to Make Easy Chocolate Zucchini Bread:
It is easy to make and comes together quickly. This bread has the perfect blend of sweet with a healthy and twist of zucchini. Add in the chocolate and be even more amazed!
Preparing Fresh Zucchini:
Fresh zucchini is best when making this chocolate quick bread. I love to have fresh picked zucchini or bought from the store. Either way, this zucchini bread is always a hit!
Summer or Fall Season: This bread is best made with the freshest zucchini vegetable. If possible, use a home grown zucchini rather than a store bought zucchini. Zucchini is best picked from the garden in the summer or fall season. Grating Zucchini: Cut the ends off the zucchini and do not peel if you would prefer. Use a grater to grate with the skin on or off. Fresh zucchini is very moist and watery. This will increase the breads moistness as it bakes as well. Drain Moisture: Place the grated zucchini in a sieve or several paper towels. Discard any excess liquid from the zucchini the best that you can. Let it sit while combining ingredients. Dry Zucchini: Add some water to the zucchini to help moisten the zucchini before adding it to the bread batter.
Variations and Substitutions:
Create your perfect bread using these variations and substitutions. Enjoy chocolate zucchini bread just the way you like it!
Add Water: If you notice your zucchini is not moist. Either add 1 to 2 Tablespoons to the bread batter or soak the shredded zucchini for a few minutes before adding it to the bread batter. Flour: White flour is best. If you are wanting a whole wheat flour use half and half flour. Cocoa: Make sure to use natural unsweetened cocoa powder to help activate the baking soda. Do not use dutch process cocoa for this chocolate bread. Sugar: Add a little more sugar (3/4 cup) to make a sweeter bread. Yogurt: Substitute sour cream for a low fat plain greek yogurt. Vanilla flavor will also work or non greek yogurt. Chocolate Chips: Add in peanut butter chips or white chocolate chips for a variation. Chocolate chips are a must for this bread to become sweater and more flavorful. Slicing Bread: Let the bread cool before slicing the bread. It is best to slice the chocolate zucchini bread with a bread knife. Slice zucchini bread with a bread knife.
Storing Homemade Zucchini Bread:
There are a few ways to store zucchini bread. The trick is, to try and have left overs. This quick bread goes fast and is a great snack or dessert for everyone around!
Storing Chocolate Zucchini Bread: Storing the bread in a ziplock bag at room temperature will work perfectly. This will last about 3 to 4 days long. Freezing a Loaf of Bread: Tightly wrap the zucchini bread in plastic wrap. Place in a ziplock bag and place in the freezer for 1 month. When ready to serve, thaw at room temperture over night. This will last for about 2 to 3 days at room temperature.
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