This easy Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe is incredibly moist, rich, and deeply chocolaty—so much so that it tastes just like a slice of your favorite chocolate cake. No one would ever guess there’s a vegetable baked right in. It’s the kind of sweet treat that surprises everyone in the best possible way.
Chocolate zucchini bread has a way of earning instant favorite status. The zucchini melts seamlessly into the batter, adding moisture without altering the flavor, while the chocolate takes center stage. The result is a tender, decadent loaf that feels indulgent from the first bite to the last.
Baking with zucchini is pure genius, especially in sweet recipes like this one. It enhances texture, keeps baked goods soft for days, and adds a little nutritional bonus without any effort. For anyone with a serious sweet tooth, this is one of the most satisfying ways to enjoy zucchini—no guilt required.
This recipe is especially perfect during the summer months when zucchini seems to multiply overnight. Gardens, neighbors, and grocery stores are suddenly overflowing, and this bread becomes the ultimate solution. One loaf is never enough, and it’s the kind of recipe that makes extra zucchini feel like a gift instead of a problem.
Chocolate lovers will fall hard for this bread. The combination of rich cocoa flavor and melty chocolate chips makes every slice feel extra special. It works beautifully as a dessert, an afternoon snack, or even a sneaky breakfast treat alongside a cup of coffee.
Even self-proclaimed zucchini skeptics won’t stand a chance with this recipe. The flavor is pure chocolate bliss, the texture is soft and plush, and the zucchini quietly works its magic in the background. This Chocolate Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is the kind of recipe that turns doubters into believers—and keeps them coming back for another slice.
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This easy Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe is incredibly moist, rich, and deeply chocolaty—so much so that it tastes just like a slice of your favorite chocolate cake. No one would ever guess there’s a vegetable baked right in. It’s the kind of sweet treat that surprises everyone in the best possible way.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa or unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup canola, vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups packed shredded zucchini
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
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