Chocolate Zucchini Bread

This healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread is super soft, moist and so loaded with chocolatey goodness, you would never know there is zucchini in this! This decadent zucchini loaf makes a really great breakfast option that is made with amazing ingredients. Kids love it too!

What makes this Chocolate Zucchini Bread healthier?

• Greek Yogurt: Instead of adding oil I use Greek yogurt to keep the bread soft and moist. Sour cream can be substituted if you have that on hand.
• Less Sugar: I add less brown sugar than my typical zucchini bread recipe. You can also substitute the light brown sugar for honey or maple syrup.
• Flax Seed: I add flax seed to the bread for added fiber.
• Less Flour: Only 1 cup of flour gets added to this bread. You can always substitute gluten free flour or a mix of almond flour or coconut flour.

Ingredients For This Healthy Recipe

• Zucchini: the star ingredient for this recipe. It’s also what keeps the bread moist and super tender.
• Flour: this recipe calls for a lot less flour than typical recipes. Which is a great reason why this is a much healthier version of any old traditional chocolate zucchini bread.
• Cocoa Powder: Is the key to making this zucchini loaf rich and chocolatey!
• Baking Soda: An important ingredient to use when baking as it will allow the bread to rise as it bakes.
• Flax Seed: For added fiber and nutrition.
• Coffee Granules/Espresso Powder: Just like with salt coffee helps to bring out thechocolate flavor in the zucchini bread.
• Light Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and also extra flavor. You could use maple syrup as a natural sweetener instead.
• Eggs: Help to bind the loaf together. You could also use a flax egg.
• Greek Yogurt: Adds so much moisture to this bread. Sour cream can also be substituted.
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: You could also use chocolate chunks or even peanut butter chips!

How To Make Chocolate Zucchini Bread

• Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, flax seed and instant coffee granules or espresso powder.

2. Combine wet ingredients: In a medium bowl combine the brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, Greek yogurt or sour cream.

3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Try not to overmix.

4. Fold in the chocolate chips and zucchini by hand with a rubber spatula.

5. Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 9 x 5 loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.