Chocolate Zucchini Bread With Nuts Recipe

Secretly healthy and undeniably delicious! This moist and intensely flavorful chocolate zucchini bread is bursting with walnuts and cocoa. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat – it's less sweet than other versions, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Use up that extra zucchini and wow your taste buds!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 274.8 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Zucchini Bread With Nuts

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How to Make Chocolate Zucchini Bread With Nuts

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 cups grated zucchini, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts.
  7. Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking for doneness around 60 minutes.
  9. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

76g

Fat

10g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Zucchini Bread With Nuts?

Chocolate Zucchini Bread With Nuts takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Zucchini Bread With Nuts?

Chocolate Zucchini Bread With Nuts has approximately 274.8 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Zucchini Bread With Nuts?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Zucchini Bread With Nuts are Eggs, White Sugar, Cocoa, Vegetable Oil, Zucchini, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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