By Lydia Belcher
Chocolate-Orange Zucchini Bread Recipe
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Prep:15minCook:50min
This zucchini bread is the best of all worlds: fresh, cozy and subtly sweet.
Serves: 8
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 8
Ingredients
1 cup flour
1⁄4 cup cocoa powder
3⁄4 cup light brown sugar
1⁄2 tsp. baking soda
1⁄4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
1 zucchini, grated (yields 2 cups)
1 tbsp. orange zest
1⁄2 cup chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2
In large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. In medium bowl, whisk eggs and vegetable oil.
Step 3
Pour egg mixture, zucchini and orange zest into bowl of dry ingredients, mixing well. Stir in chocolate chips.
Step 4
Transfer to loaf pan and bake 50 minutes, until cooked through and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool, then cut into slices. Enjoy, storing any leftovers in an airtight container.
Updated at: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:57:59 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
61
Moderate
Glycemic Load
23
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories324.9 kcal (16%)
Total Fat18.9 g (27%)
Carbs38.3 g (15%)
Sugars23.4 g (26%)
Protein4.3 g (9%)
Sodium147 mg (7%)
Fiber2.2 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan. Step 2
In large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. In medium bowl, whisk eggs and vegetable oil. Step 3
Pour egg mixture, zucchini and orange zest into bowl of dry ingredients, mixing well. Stir in chocolate chips. Step 4
Transfer to loaf pan and bake 50 minutes, until cooked through and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool, then cut into slices. Enjoy, storing any leftovers in an airtight container.
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