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One Bowl Zucchini Bread Recipes with Chocolate Goodness

When I first baked this chocolate zucchini bread, I remember laughing at myself. I mean, who sneaks zucchini into dessert and expects people to cheer? Yet here I was, pulling a loaf from the oven that smelled like a brownie’s cousin. The zucchini melts away, leaving behind moist crumb and a rich chocolate hug in every slice. We’re talking about one of those zucchini bread recipes that solves two problems at once. You use up the summer zucchini that’s multiplying like rabbits in the garden, and you get a loaf that doubles as breakfast or dessert. It’s like a magic trick your taste buds can’t stop applauding. Call it chocolate zucchini bread, call it zucchini recipes bread, or just call it your new favorite. This zucchini bread hits all the notes: rich flavor, healthy zucchini bread vibes, and a recipe for zucchini bread that doesn’t taste remotely like vegetables. And honestly, isn’t that the dream?
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate zucchini bread, healthy zucchini bread, healthy zucchini bread recipes, recipe for zucchini bread, zucchini bread, zucchini bread recipes, zucchini recipes bread
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir until combined.
  4. Fold in shredded zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.