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Triple Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Triple Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Triple Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a moist, deeply chocolaty loaf that blends cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and chocolate chips with the hidden goodness of zucchini for an indulgent yet wholesome treat. This rich and satisfying bread delivers decadent flavor, a tender crumb, and irresistible texture—all while secretly sneaking in a serving of vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 125g all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ½ cup 41g unsweetened natural cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)*
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder*
  • ¾ cup 135g semi-sweet chocolate chips*
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup 60ml vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • cup 80g plain Greek yogurt or sour cream*
  • cup 135g granulated sugar*
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • cups 180g shredded zucchini (no need to blot)*

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or an 8×4-inch loaf pan (for a taller loaf) with nonstick spray and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and set the mixture aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, yogurt, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, gently whisking to combine. Fold in the shredded zucchini; the batter will be thick. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, loosely covering the bread with aluminum foil halfway through baking to prevent the top from over-browning. The 9×5-inch pan usually needs about 45 minutes, while the 8×4-inch pan takes closer to 55 minutes. Since ovens vary, start checking doneness at around 45 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. While still warm, you can gently press a few extra chocolate chips onto the top for decoration if desired. Then, remove the bread from the pan and place it directly on the wire rack to cool completely. Store the bread covered at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.