Chocolate Zucchini Bread Loaf (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa or unsweetened cocoa
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
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1/4 cup canola oil, vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil
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3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups packed shredded zucchini
→ Add-ins
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the eggs, melted butter, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, leaving small brown sugar clumps if necessary.
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Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips evenly over the top.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (melted chocolate chips on the toothpick are fine, but there should not be gooey batter).
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Remove the pan from the oven and set on a wire cooling rack. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and carefully remove the bread from the pan. Allow the loaf to cool until slightly warm before slicing and serving.
# Additional Notes:
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If using coconut oil, ensure it is melted and slightly cooled before incorporating. The bread can be stored on the counter, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 4 days. It also freezes well; to freeze, fully cool the bread, wrap it in plastic wrap and aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 1 month. Defrost completely before slicing.