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Delicious slice of chocolate zucchini banana bread with chocolate chips

Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread

A rich and moist chocolate zucchini banana bread that sneaks in healthy ingredients for a guilt-free treat perfect for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon adds warmth to the flavor
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs can be substituted with flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini approximately 300 g or two medium zucchinis, patted dry
  • 3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas approximately 175 g or two medium bananas
Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup chocolate chips can substitute with different kinds of chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350° F and spray a 5×9 loaf pan with non-stick spray. Set it aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, vanilla, and both sugars.
  2. Stir in the eggs, bananas, and shredded zucchini until well combined.
  3. Fold in the dry ingredients just until everything is combined. Don’t overdo it!
  4. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean with a few moist crumbs sticking to it.
  2. Once baked, remove from oven and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Enjoy warm with butter, or top with whipped cream and fresh berries for dessert. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze individual slices for long-term storage. Reheat in the microwave for about 15 seconds as needed.