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chocolate orange zucchini bread
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Chocolate Orange Zucchini Bread

A quick loaf recipe filled with warm chocolate chips and fresh orange zest.
Prep Time15 minutes
Bake Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked goods, chocolate bread, quick bread, zucchini bread
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 375kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • Standard bread pan (8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches for example)
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Zest of one orange
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • 1½ cups almond milk room temperature
  • ⅔ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line your bread pan with parchment paper. (Or grease the pan thoroughly.)
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract until combined. Mix in the zucchini and orange zest gently.
  • Make a well in the large bowl (with the dry ingredients) and pour in the wet ingredients. Combine with a spatula, but be careful not to over mix. Pour in the chocolate chips and fold in.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the oven for 45-55 minutes, keeping a close eye on it towards the end. It should be pretty thick. (A knife should come out clean when inserted in the middle). Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before removing from the pan.
  • Slice and eat immediately or wrap and save at room temperature for 2-3 days.