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Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

By Valerie · September 4, 2014 · Updated April 16, 2018 11 Comments

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A double dose of chocolate together with Greek yogurt combine to make this a very special zucchini bread. It’s a decadant, yet wholesome delight!

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I have a penchant for adding chocolate to things that you might not think call for chocolate. It worked so well with my Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread, I had an inkling it was going to work just as well in zucchini bread. I’m happy to report that my inkling was on the money. The other component I felt was necessary was non-fat plain Greek yogurt. The stuff is just magical. It adds richness, great texture, and moisture to muffins and quick breads alike without any added fat.

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Thankfully, zucchini are plentiful here pretty much all year round so I can bake up a loaf of this bread any time. I’ll be needing to do that again very soon.

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The bread will need to bake about 60 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Towards the end of the baking time, give it a poke with a toothpick and if it comes out mostly clean, with a bit of melty chocolate from the chocolate chips clinging on, it’s time to come out of the oven.

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This bread bakes up big and beautiful. Allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before turning it out onto a rack to cool completely.

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Rustic, chocolaty, and downright irresistible.

Slices of chocolate zucchini bread.

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini from 1 good-sized or 2 small zucchini, gently packed (don't peel)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously coat a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In large bowl beat eggs with an electric hand mixer. Add sugar and beat for a minute or two until completely combined. Pour in the oil, with beaters running, and then add vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Using a wooden spoon, add dry mixture to the wet mixture in increments, alternating with the Greek yogurt, stirring after each addition. Stir in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth surface evenly. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove the pan from oven and allow cool for about 10 minutes. Remove bread from pan and allow to cool completely before slicing.
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  1. [email protected] says

    September 9, 2014 at 11:27 am

    So rich looking. I don’t think I’ll be able to stop at one piece!

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  2. Mary Kirkland says

    September 8, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Oh wow, that looks so good.

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  3. Lynna says

    September 6, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    I`ve always wanted to make a chocolate zucchini dessert, but I never have zucchini in the house! This looks so good. I want a slice or two for breakfast.

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  4. Rachael says

    September 4, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    Yum! Yum! Yum! The chocolate alone is awesome, but double chocolate. And healthy. Love it. I love zucchini bread, so I will be making this over the weekend. Mmmm

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  5. Jen says

    September 4, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    This looks like the PERFECT chocolate zucchini bread – so chocolaty and moist! I also love that you used nonfat Greek yogurt!

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  6. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    September 4, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    This bread looks crazy good! And I love adding zucchini to my chocolate recipes- makes them so moist and fudgy, plus I get to sneak some more veggies into my family’s diet. 😉 Pinned.

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    • Valerie says

      September 4, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Thank you, Carrie!

      Reply
  7. Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says

    September 4, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    DOUBLE chocolate?!? Count me in! This looks totally amazing!

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  8. Michele @ Flavor Mosaic says

    September 4, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    OMG! This looks amazing! I’m drooling all over my keyboard.

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  9. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

    September 4, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    Totally wishing I had a slice of this bread! I love any breads with zucchini in them! Yum!

    Reply

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