Description
A delightful Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread with a warm cinnamon glaze, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini by washing and grating it, then squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, mix the grated zucchini, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, pour the batter into a greased loaf pan, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Replace granulated sugar with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
- Use applesauce instead of oil for a lower-fat version.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for a nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Zucchini Bread, Chocolate Chip Bread, Cinnamon Glaze, Baking, Dessert