Chocolate Zucchini Bread

That’s right! Rich chocolate flavor and grated zucchini are a match made in heaven! A little unsweetened cocoa powder and some semisweet chocolate chips turn zucchini bread into a decadent treat full of moisture and flavor that tastes more like dessert. If you have zucchini growing faster than you can eat it, this is the recipe for you. It will fly off the plate every time you slice it up. Quick bread recipes are the perfect gift idea for the holidays, birthdays, or just to give out as snacks to the neighbors. Try a Cranberry Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl, this decadent Homemade Banana Bread or go gluten free with this Gluten Free Zucchini Bread recipe. YUM!

How to Shred Zucchini

Preparing zucchini for any kind of zucchini bread is pretty simple. Wash the zucchini thoroughly. Peel the skin from the zucchini with a vegetable peeler. If the zucchini is large, slice it in half and remove the seeds. Use a box grater or a food processor to shred the zucchini. Don’t wring the liquid from the zucchini and gently pack it in a measuring cup to get the proper amount for the recipe.

Can I Freeze Chocolate Zucchini Bread?

Absolutely! Chocolate Zucchini Bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. We highly recommend it! This recipe makes 2 loaves of bread. Eat one now and freeze one for later! We’ve found the best way to freeze this bread, or any sweet bread, is to follow the following steps:

Allow bread to cool completely.Wrap cooled loaf twice in plastic wrap, making sure every part of the bread is covered.Wrap loaf again in aluminum foil or place it in a resealable freezer bag.Freeze up to 3 months.Remove foil or take bread out of the freezer bag. Thaw overnight (in plastic wrap only) in the refrigerator before serving.

Variations to Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Try shredding yellow squash along with the zucchini. They’ll mix beautifully together.For a deeper chocolate flavor, add a little instant coffee or espresso powder to the batter. Sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top of the bread before baking. Substitute vegetable oil with applesauce.

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread