Description
This Chocolate Zucchini Bread is rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey with a tender crumb that feels indulgent yet balanced. Finely grated zucchini melts into the batter, adding natural moisture without affecting the flavor. Cocoa powder, dark chocolate chips, and a hint of espresso powder create a bold chocolate profile that feels bakery worthy while remaining easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
All purpose flour sifted
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Baking soda
Sea salt
Large eggs at room temperature
Granulated monkfruit sweetener
Extra virgin olive oil
Plain Greek yogurt
Alcohol free vanilla flavor such as Simply Organic Alcohol Free Vanilla or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor
Instant espresso powder
Finely grated zucchini strained well
Sugar free dark chocolate chips divided
Instructions
Preheat the oven to three hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a loaf pan with cooking spray and parchment paper
Whisk the flour cocoa powder baking soda and sea salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined
In a large bowl whisk the eggs until frothy then whisk in the monkfruit sweetener until pale and smooth
Slowly whisk in the olive oil followed by the Greek yogurt alcohol free vanilla flavor and espresso powder until creamy
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold just until no dry streaks remain
Fold in the grated zucchini and half of the chocolate chips until evenly distributed
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan smooth the top and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips
Bake until the loaf is set in the center and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs
Cool briefly in the pan then transfer to a rack and allow to cool before slicing
Notes
Use finely grated zucchini and strain well to avoid excess moisture in the batter
Avoid overmixing once the flour is added to keep the bread tender
Espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor without adding a coffee taste
Alcohol free vanilla flavor keeps the ingredient list clean while maintaining aroma
Allow the loaf to cool before slicing to ensure clean slices and proper texture
- Prep Time: fifteen minutes
- Cook Time: fifty five minutes
- Category: bread
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american