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!

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread sliced on white cutting board
Kelley Simmons Kelley’s Tips

Before You Get Started

  • I used my food processor to easily shred the zucchini.
  • Replace the all purpose flour for gluten free flour to make this healthy chocolate zucchini bread gluten free.
  • Resist the urge to slice into it right away. Let it cool completely before slicing it or the bread can crumble.
  • Use your favorite type of chocolate. I like using semi sweet chocolate chips however dark chocolate chunks or even peanut butter chips can be added.
Kelley

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.
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread in a loaf baking pan.

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.
dry ingredients in large clear bowl
  1. Combine wet ingredients: In a medium bowl combine the brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, Greek yogurt or sour cream.
adding vanilla extract to wet ingredients in clear bowl
  1. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Try not to overmix.
pouring wet ingredients ontop of dry ingredients in clear bowl
  1. Fold in the chocolate chips and zucchini by hand with a rubber spatula.
folding chocolate chips and shredded zucchini in clear bowl
  1. 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.
chocolate zucchini bread batter in greased muffin tin
  1. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.
sliced chocolate zucchini bread on plate

Storage Instructions

Store: Bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freeze: This bread also freezes really well. Slice then wrap it in aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months! Bring it back to room temperature and warm up in the microwave if desired.

Sliced Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread.

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    Three slices of moist, dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread are arranged in front of the remaining loaf on a white background. The texture appears rich and dense, with flecks of green zucchini visible.
    Recipe

    Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

    4.67 from 12 votes
    Healthier Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread. Super soft, moist and loaded with chocolate!
    Author: Kelley Simmons
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Serves 8
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    Ingredients 

    • 1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded
    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 3 tablespoons flax seed
    • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules or espresso powder
    • ¾ cup light brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ½ cup greek yogurt or sour cream
    • 1/2 cup chocolate chunks or semi sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter or grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan and set aside.
      In a large bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, flax seed and instant coffee granules or espresso powder.
      A glass bowl with ground flaxseed, cocoa powder, and other dry baking ingredients—perfect for making a delicious Chocolate Zucchini Bread—rests on a white surface.
    • In a medium bowl combine the brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, greek yogurt or sour cream.
      A hand pours vanilla extract from a small glass dish into a mixing bowl containing brown sugar and eggs on a white surface, preparing the base for delicious Chocolate Zucchini Bread.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
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    • Fold in the chocolate chips and zucchini.
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    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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    • Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely before slicing. Slice bread and serve!
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    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 241mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 4gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 3mg
    Three slices of moist, dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread are arranged in front of the remaining loaf on a white background. The texture appears rich and dense, with flecks of green zucchini visible.

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