Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This vegan chocolate zucchini bread is perfectly moist & fudgy, and just happens to be made without eggs or dairy! Grated zucchini serves as a binder in addition to adding moisture, so this chocolatey bread is naturally (and deceptively!) vegan.
Ingredients
- 240 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 42 g (½ cup) dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 106 g (½ cup) brown sugar
- 100 g neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 300 g grated zucchini, about 2 medium zucchinis
- 113 g (4 oz) chocolate, roughly chopped + more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the sugars, oil, and vanilla, and use an electric mixer to beat until fully combined.
- Next, mix in the dry ingredients. The batter will be very dry and crumbly.
- Lastly, use a rubber spatula to fold in the grated zucchini and chopped chocolate until fully combined and evenly wet.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then top with more chopped chocolate.
- Bake the bread for 10 minutes, then turn the temperature down to 350 degrees F and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to completely.
Notes
- Before adding the zucchini to the batter, it will be very dry and crumbly. This is normal! The zucchini will add the perfect amount of moisture so this bread will bake up moist and fudgy!
- Be sure to note that this bread should be baked at 400 degrees F for the first 10 minutes, then at 350 degrees F for the remaining time. No need to open the oven door, just lower the temperature!
- In simple recipes like this one, high-quality ingredients can make or break the recipe. For the best overall outcome, from texture to taste, use high-quality flour, cocoa powder, and chocolate.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
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