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Moist Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

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A quick and easy no-mixer zucchini bread packed with double chocolate chips, delivering a moist, fudgy texture with a sneaky veggie twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis, unpeeled and squeezed dry)
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (can substitute whole wheat pastry flour)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil or butter)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchinis finely using a box grater or food processor. Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible to yield about 2 cups.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the dry ingredients. Crack in the eggs, pour in the vegetable oil, and add vanilla extract. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  8. Cool the bread completely in the pan for at least 20 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool further.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy bread. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast. Let bread cool completely before slicing. Optional nuts add crunch. Variations include gluten-free flour, dairy-free substitutions, and adding spices or fruit.

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