This Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips and is perfectly moist. It’s vegan-friendly and ready in under 1 hour!
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Can you ever really go wrong with zucchini bread? I don’t think so! My mom used to make the BEST zucchini bread growing up, only hers wasn’t chocolate and it had walnuts in it, but I just remember the texture being super moist. I emulated that when creating this double chocolate zucchini bread, all while keeping it vegan.
This is my second post with Oatly, and I’m super excited to bring you a chocolate-filled recipe that can be eaten for breakfast, dessert or both. Oatly is my milk of choice these days because it can easily be used in place of regular dairy milk and it has a neutral taste to it. Plus, it’s nut-free!
WHY THIS CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BREAD IS SO GOOD
- It’s made with cocoa powder AND chocolate chips
- It’s super moist
- It comes together in under an hour
EASY ZUCCHINI BREAD RECIPE
Zucchini bread is a classic recipe, but some might argue it’s even better with chocolate. Double chocolate zucchini bread gives traditional zucchini bread a run for its money, and this recipe itself has the perfect texture. I’d say it’s a bonus that it’s made with flax eggs and dairy free milk, making it suitable for most dietary preferences.
Enjoy a slice of bread for breakfast, or even as an after dinner treat with a cup of Oatly. ….honestly, the perfect combination.
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BREAD
- Prepare the flax eggs by mixing two tablespoons of flaxseed meal with five tablespoons of water. Do this step first so that your eggs are ready by the time you need them
- Combine the dry ingredients, then the wet ingredients
- Add the zucchini: I tested this recipe twice, once with the moisture squeezed out of the zucchini and once with the zucchini placed directly in with the rest of the ingredients. In the end, it didn’t make a difference, so there’s no need to squeeze moisture out of the zucchini; simply add the shredded zucchini into the bowl
- Stir the chocolate chips in by hand: semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips are preferred
HOW TO STORE ZUCCHINI BREAD / CAN ZUCCHINI BREAD BE FROZEN?
Wrap zucchini bread tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you don’t think you’re going to eat it within three days, simply place it in the refrigerator. If you’re making zucchini bread ahead of time and want to freeze it, wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil or in a plastic bag and freeze it for 2-3 months.
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Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 flax eggs*
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- ¾ cup Oatly oatmilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup zucchini shredded
- ½ cup chocolate chips plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Make the flax eggs: stir flaxseed and water together and wait 5-10 minutes for the flaxseed to absorb the water; next, melt coconut oil and set aside.
- Combine dry ingredients--flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, and salt--in a bowl.
- Whisk milk and vanilla in with the dry ingredients; then, add the flax eggs, melted oil and shredded zucchini.
- Last, stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
- Grease a 9x5 bread pan then pour batter into the pan; sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake bread for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Leave bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully run a knife along the edges and invert it into a cooling rack.
- Wait a few minutes for the bread to cool, then slice and enjoy!
Jane says
Made this into muffins- cooked about 30-35 minutes (not sure why it took so long). Very good! I even cut sugar to a heaping 1/4 cup and it was still very tasty.
Erin says
Happy to hear this worked as muffins and that you enjoyed them!
Makenzie says
What can be used in ace of flax seed?
My daughter is highly allergic to eggs and flax seed.
Erin says
Can she do chia seeds? You could try using those instead.
Hannah says
Really great recipe! Everyone loves it.
Romy says
This is so tasty!! The perfect cake to indulge on a rainy Sunday afternoon 🙂
Angeline McGee says
I cannot find my loaf pans for the life of me. How would I change cooking time/degrees for muffins?
Erin says
Hi! I haven't tried this myself, but the muffins will bake a lot faster... I'd keep the oven at 350 and check them after 25-30 minutes. Let me know how they turn out!
Karen says
What else can I use instead of flax seed?
Erin says
You can use 2 eggs instead of flax eggs
Mom says
Mine is in the oven! The dough looks and smells delicious!! My son is gluten, egg and dairy free so i made with GF all-purpose flour. thanks so much for the recipe!!❤❤❤
Bianca says
How did it taste??
Just4Foodies says
I am sure the chocolate will make zucchini bread much tastier. Your cake looks so moist and fluffy, I think I will give the recipe a try.
Sarah | Well and Full says
This bread looks SO fudgy and delicious!!
Erin says
Thanks Sarah!