Brace yourselves. The most delicious Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread that is moist, uber chocolate-y and loaded with zucchini. If you are into chocolate chip banana bread, you are going to love this!!
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Why I Love This Recipe
I've been working on this recipe for weeks and I'm so pumped with the end result. Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is like the banana bread of summer. Loaded with tons of cocoa powder and chocolate chips, you won't even be able to see the zucchini but it's there. It's what makes this loaf so moist and delicious! It's pretty perfect if you ask me.
For all of you who grow zucchini in your garden, or subscribe to a local CSA, I can pretty much guarantee that your zucchini supply is in overdrive come end of summer. I just got off the phone with my moms who had just picked 4 giant zucchini the size of my arm! That doesn't include the zucchini she picked 3 days ago or the ones from last weekend. I swear they just pop up overnight! So if you're on zucchini overload you should absolutely make this double chocolate chip zucchini bread! You can also make these into chocolate chip zucchini muffins.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Vegetable Oil
- White Sugar
- Eggs
- Almond Milk
- Vanilla
- All-Purpose Flour
- Cocoa Powder
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Kosher Salt
- Grated Zucchini
- Chocolate Chips
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Zucchini Bread
Step 1: In a large stand mixer, combine the oil and sugar and combined.
Step 2: Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is evenly combined.
Step 3: Add the almond milk and vanilla.
Step 4: Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix for a few seconds until the flour is evenly combined.
Step 5: Add the zucchini. Add the chocolate chips and give it all a quick stir.
Step 6: Spray 2 loaf pans with non-stick spray and evenly divide the batter in the 2 pans. Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips.
Step 7: Transfer the loaf pans to the oven and bake for 60 minutes until a knife can be inserted in the center of the loaf and it comes out clean. Remove the loaves from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before removing them from the pans and serving. If they need a little more time, continue baking until the knife comes out clean.
How to Store Zucchini Bread
Once cool, you can store the zucchini bread in a large ziploc or airtight container to make it last longer. While it will only last 2-3 days outside, storing it in the refrigerator will extend that to a week. You can always warm a slice if you prefer it warm.
How to Freeze Zucchini Bread
Freeze your zucchini bread if you want to keep it for longer- it will stay fresh 4-6 months in the freezer. It is always a great idea to bake an extra loaf and keep it on hand. Recommend slicing before freezing, especially if you plan on using it in parts.
Tips & Tricks
You can easily make this recipe without a stand mixer. I just like to do it in the stand mixer because it's easy, but you can do it in 1 bowl if you prefer and just whisk it all together by hand.
FAQs
Do you leave the skin on zucchini when making bread?
There's no need to peel the skin! Just trim the ends off the zucchini and grate the entire thing.
Why is zucchini bread so moist?
The combination of the vegetable oil, almond milk and zucchini make this the most moist zucchini bread you'll ever have!!
Can you taste the zucchini?
Nope! Not one bit. It just makes it super duper moist and slightly healthy! The cocoa powder and chocolate chips make it extra chocolate-y so you have a really decadent flavor on top of the shredded zucchini.
Should you cover zucchini bread after baking?
Yes! I put both loaves into a large zip top bag and store them in the fridge or freezer to make them last for weeks (spoiler alert - we eat them much faster than that lol)
Alright guys - grab a giant zucchini or 2 and get baking. This Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is NOT to be missed. If you've never tried zucchini in your baked goods, prepare to have your life changed! (And FYI... if you have some butterscotch chips, those would be an excellent addition too! #justsaying)
More Zucchini Recipes
Quinoa Zucchini Cakes - These quinoa zucchini cakes are fantastic. Loaded with tons of protein from the quinoa, veggies in the form of zucchini and potatoes, and tons of spices and herbs, they’re exceptional. Serve them alongside some tzatziki for dipping.
Zucchini Feta Frittatas - An incredibly easy make ahead breakfast that works for babies, kids and adults. You'll add this to your Sunday agenda for the rest of time so you have easy breakfasts ready to go during the week.
Zucchini Fritters with Yogurt Feta Dipping Sauce - They are part fritter, part pancake and they are 100% perfection. They make an excellent appetizer or a veggie main course if you want to serve a handful.
Roman Zucchini Pizza - A spin on one of my favorite bites on our last trip to Rome.
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Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 ¾ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large stand mixer, combine the oil and sugar and combined.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is evenly combined.
- Add the almond milk and vanilla.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix for a few seconds until the flour is evenly combined. Add the zucchini. Add the chocolate chips and give it all a quick stir.
- Spray 2 loaf pans with non-stick spray and evenly divide the batter in the 2 pans. Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips.
- Transfer the loaf pans to the oven and bake for 60 minutes until a knife can be inserted in the center of the loaf and it comes out clean. Remove the loaves from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before removing them from the pans and serving. If they need a little more time, continue baking until the knife comes out clean.
Notes
- Q: Why is zucchini bread so moist!
- A: the combination of the vegetable oil, almond milk and zucchini make this the most moist zucchini bread you’ll ever have!!
- Q: Can you taste the zucchini?
- A: Nope! Not one bit. It just makes it super duper moist and slightly healthy! The cocoa powder and chocolate chips make it extra chocolate-y so you have a really decadent flavor on top of the shredded zucchini.
- Q: Should you peel the zucchini for this recipe?
- A: No need! Just trim the ends off the zucchini and grate the entire thing.
- Q: What if I do not have a stand mixer?
- A: You can easily make this recipe without a stand mixer. I just like to do it in the stand mixer because it's easy, but you can do it in 1 bowl if you prefer and just whisk it all together by hand.
I noticed kosher salt was on the ingredient list but not in the directions. I'm assuming the salt should be added at the same time as the other dry ingredients? Thanks!
correct - just corrected the directions
My kids( and myself ) love this recipe so much! How would I adjust the time to make muffins instead of a loaf? I'm trying to make it more kid friendly for lunches.
Thank you,
Alicia
haven't tried it in muffins but I'd start at 20 minutes and keep my eyes on it
I've already made these TWICE. So so good.
OMG this looks like chocolate heaven! Can't wait to try this!!
I MUST make this ASAP!
I don't own a loaf pan. Can I use a different type of pan to make this? Or do I need to go buy loaf pans? I own all sorts of other pans like bundt cake pans, but I'm missing loaf pans in my kitchen. Would love your advice!
Kelly, I Think you could use any pan, just watch time. I am going to make Cupcake Z bread.
Hello I made your zucchini bread. My first thought would be I wish I'd put a two cups of pecans in it. It's more like a cake. But the flavor is wonderful.
feel free to add nuts! I never add nuts to my baked goods because it's not my cup of tea - but it works!!
Always looking for delicious ways to use my zucchini! I will be freezing about 10 of these babies!!
Love the ingredient list! Definitely something I would try 🙂
Please don't let zucchini season ever end. I need this in my life.. FOR LIFE!
Could I substitute the almond milk for cows milk? Or is there a better substitute? Thanks
any milk works!
What I'd give for a slice asap!!
I could send a loaf.
yum!! Chocolate and zucchini are my favorite things ever!
Do you,think,this would work with a gluten free 1:1 flour. If so, would you say the same amount? Thanks, I love your recipes
yes! but not an almond flour or coconut flour. Needs to be the 1:1 gluten free
Oh man. SO MUCH ZUCCHINI RIGHT NOW! I need to bake like 10 loafs of this bread. Lol. Looks super decadent. And butterscotch chips sound like an amazing idea, too!
Because why have just one type of chocolate when you can have TWO?? Love it!!