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    Published: Jul 24, 2019 • Modified: Mar 3, 2023 • This site generates income via ads and may contain affiliate links. See my privacy policy linked in the footer.

    One Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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    One Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread—a classic that's been a favorite of mine for a long time and now I'm excited to share it with you! This easy chocolate zucchini bread recipe gives you two absolutely delicious, moist and chocolatey loaves of bread that's filled freshly shredded zucchini, cinnamon, nutmeg, and semi-sweet chocolate chips! Keep one for yourself and give the other one to a friend, coworker, or neighbor!

    Sliced chocolate zucchini bread | © Beyond the Butter®
    Sliced chocolate zucchini bread on a cutting board with a knife | © Beyond the Butter®
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    • One Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread
    • Ingredients
    • Can I Freeze Grated Zucchini?
    • How to Freeze Grated Zucchini Without Blanching
    • Mini Chocolate Zucchini Loaves
    • What Size Mini Loaf Pans Should I Use?
    • Recommended Baking Tools
    • Zucchini Bread FAQs
    • Craving More Chocolate Chip Recipes?
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    One Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread

    This moist chocolate zucchini bread recipe comes together easily in just one large mixing bowl using all of the ingredients noted below. After mixing everything together, you'll evenly divide the mixture into two prepared loaf tins, and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour.

    Ingredients needed to make one bowl chocolate zucchini bread from BeyondtheButter.com | © Beyond the Butter®

    Ingredients

    • Granulated Sugar - can also use pure cane organic sugar.
    • Large-size Eggs
    • Vegetable Oil
    • Shredded Zucchini
    • All-Purpose Flour
    • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
    • Salt
    • Baking Powder
    • Baking Soda
    • Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Chocolate Chips - semi-sweet is my preference, but use what you have on hand.
    Sliced chocolate zucchini bread on a cutting board with white tile background and sunflowers | © Beyond the Butter®
    Freshly baked one bowl chocolate zucchini bread in a blue loaf tin | © Beyond the Butter®

    Can I Freeze Grated Zucchini?

    Yes! Zucchini can be difficult to find when not in season, so freezing any extra you have now is a great idea!

    How to Freeze Grated Zucchini Without Blanching

    Please note that these instructions are only for freezing grated zucchini that will be used in baking recipes.

    1. Begin by rinsing off the zucchini with water. Then dry and cut the ends off.
    2. Using a medium grater or a food processor, grate the zucchini into a bowl.
    3. Fill each quart size freezer bag with 2 cups of the grated zucchini (including the liquid)— the typical amount for zucchini bread, cakes, and muffin recipes.
    4. Then label, date, and then freeze flat in freezer for up to 1 year.
    5. When you're ready to use for baking, defrost the bag, then add to the recipe!
    Angled image of mini chocolate zucchini bread loaves | All Images © Beyond the Butter™
    Overhead image of mini chocolate zucchini bread loaves | All Images © Beyond the Butter™

    Mini Chocolate Zucchini Loaves

    This one bowl chocolate zucchini bread can also be made into mini loaves! Keep the temperature the same, but reduce the baking time to 35-40 minutes.

    I recommend placing all the mini loaf tins on one large baking sheet to bake them on. It makes it much easier for moving them in and out of the oven.

    Cool completely on a wire cooling rack in the tins.

    Mini loaves can be left out at room temperature for 2-3 covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

    You can also freeze them! Double wrap the mini loaves of chocolate zucchini bread in plastic wrap then aluminum foil and place in the freezer. Mini loaves will be good in the freezer for up to a month. Place in the refrigerator the day before to bring to room temperature and, if desired, heat for 15-30 seconds in the microwave, then enjoy!

    What Size Mini Loaf Pans Should I Use?

    To get 8 mini loaves, I used aluminum foil bread pans that are approximately 6 inches by 3 ¾ inches at the top with it tapering to a bottom length of about 3 3/16 inches by 2 ½ inches. The pans have a depth of 2 inches.

    You can find them in the baking aisle at most grocery stores. You can also get them online or at a restaurant supply store.

    Sliced chocolate zucchini bread with fresh zucchini in the background | © Beyond the Butter®
    Sliced chocolate zucchini bread | © Beyond the Butter®

    Recommended Baking Tools

    Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recommended Baking Tools

    KitchenAid KHM926CA 9-Speed Digital Hand Mixer with Turbo Beater II Accessories and Pro WhiskOXO Good Grips 11 Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out DisplayGood Cook Medium Grater Zester

    Zucchini Bread FAQs

    To help make your chocolate zucchini bread making experience go smoothly, I've included some suggested tips and recommended baking tools below!

    What loaf tins did you use for this zucchini bread recipe?

    For this zucchini bread recipe, I used my two Jamie Oliver non-stick loaf tins. Besides the pretty light blue color, they're well made and wash well after baking!

    What is the best way to prep the loaf tins so the bread doesn't stick?

    You can choose to either spray your loaf tins with a flour-based baking spray (like Baker's Joy) or grease them with shortening or butter and a little bit of flour.

    How do I remove the chocolate zucchini bread for cooling?

    The easiest way is to add a parchment paper sling that's been cut to fit each loaf tin. Just make sure to lightly spray or grease the parchment paper once placed so it doesn't stick to the bread. You can fold the parchment paper over the edges (like I do) or you can use binder clips to hold the paper down until ready to bake.

    Do I leave the peel on when grating zucchini for zucchini bread?

    With grating the zucchini, you can choose to leave the peel on or off. Some people leave it on, while others remove it. For me personally, I removed it for this recipe. If your zucchini has a wax coating on it, I would recommend peeling it off.

    Do I remove the excess liquid from the shredded zucchini?

    No! Leave it in—it will give your chocolate zucchini bread that super moist texture.

    What is the recommended baking time for chocolate zucchini bread?

    50-60 minutes at 350ºF. I initially checked my loaves at the 55 minute mark and ended up leaving them in for the remaining 5 minutes.

    How long should the chocolate zucchini bread cool for?

    Recommended cooling time in the tins is 5-10 minutes. I always go for 10 minutes personally, and then remove them from the tins to finish cooling on a cooling rack.

    Sliced chocolate zucchini bread on a cutting board | © Beyond the Butter®
    Freshly baked one bowl chocolate zucchini bread in a blue loaf tin from BeyondtheButter.com | © Beyond the Butter®

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    📖 Recipe

    Sliced chocolate zucchini bread on white background.

    Chocolate Zucchini Bread

    Author: Jennifer
    One Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread—a classic that's been a favorite of mine for a long time and now I am sharing it with you! This easy chocolate zucchini bread recipe makes two moist and delicious, chocolatey loaves of bread that's chock full of chocolate chips in each bite! Keep one for yourself and give the other one to a friend or new neighbor! Makes 2 chocolate zucchini loaves.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour hour
    Total Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 servings
    Calories 449 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups Granulated Sugar (or Pure Cane Organic Sugar)
    • 3 Large Eggs (room temperature)
    • 1 cup Vegetable Oil
    • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
    • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
    • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
    • 2 cups Grated Zucchini (do not drain excess liquid) (approximately 3 medium zucchinis )
    • 12 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (divided (8 oz or 227 grams for the bread mixture, remaining 4 oz or 113 grams for topping))

    Instructions

    • Adjust the oven rack to the 2nd level position and preheat the oven to 350ºF.
    • Generously spray 2 bread loaf tins with a flour-based baking spray or grease with vegetable shortening and lightly flour. Set aside. See my Quick Tips and Recommended Baking Tools above for adding a parchment paper sling to help remove the bread loaves after baking.
    • In a large-size bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
      2 cups Granulated Sugar, 3 Large Eggs, 1 cup Vegetable Oil, 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
    • Add in the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg, and mix until combined.
      3 cups All-Purpose Flour, ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
    • With a spoon, stir in the grated zucchini and 8 ounces of chocolate chips.
      2 cups Grated Zucchini (do not drain excess liquid), 12 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
    • Evenly divide the batter into the two prepared loaf tins, top with remaining ½ cups of chocolate chips, and bake for 50-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
    • Cool the chocolate zucchini bread loaves in the pans for approximately 5-10 minutes before removing them from the tins, and transferring them to the cooling racks to cool completely. 

    Recipe Notes

    • Can also be made as 8 mini loaves! Keep the 350ºF temperature the same, but reduce the baking time to 35-40 minutes.
    • Place the mini tins on a large baking sheet to help transport them into and out of the oven.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutritonal information provided above is an estimate only and will vary based on specific ingredients used.

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    1. Jo Thrasher • Jo Eats says

      August 01, 2019 at 7:17 am

      This looks so perfectly risen and moist! And yes to one bowl!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 02, 2019 at 2:59 pm

        Thanks Jo! And one-bowl desserts are the best! Going to be making this again soon because I ate the other two already. Not even joking. Hahaha!

        Reply
    2. Sammi Ricke says

      August 31, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      I made a double batch of this bread and REGRET NOTHING! Everyone that has eaten this delightful bread LOVED it and I will definitely be baking it again next zucchini season. Thanks Jennifer for the amazing recipe. 🙂

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        September 02, 2019 at 9:01 am

        Thats wonderful Sammi, thanks! I am so glad to hear you and the family have been loving this bread!

        Reply
    3. Janna says

      March 05, 2020 at 5:42 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is perfection. I made it 4 times already and will make it again this weekend. ♡

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 13, 2020 at 9:39 am

        I'm so glad you love it, Janna! Thank you for making it!

        Reply
    4. Oliver says

      June 14, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      Made it 3 times, really really nice recipe. My students loved it very much, too.

      Reply
    5. Teressa says

      August 16, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      I have 2 loaves in oven right now for my daughter.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 17, 2020 at 11:49 am

        Love! You have a lucky daughter!

        Reply
    6. Amy says

      September 10, 2020 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved it, so delicious!, Thank you got such a easy recipe! SEcond round in the oven right now.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        September 10, 2020 at 2:35 pm

        This is wonderful! Thank you so much for the feedback!❤️

        Reply
    7. Rose says

      October 20, 2020 at 12:03 am

      5 stars
      Made this and loved it. It stayed moist - well-wrapped on the counter - for 5 days. I made 1 loaf and some muffins as well. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 29, 2020 at 9:10 am

        Yay! Thank you so much Rose for trying this recipe! It is one of my all time favorites to make in my house!

        Reply
    8. Ava says

      October 26, 2021 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      I made this and it was the best chocolate zucchini bread I’ve had. I will be making it again. I have had issues with other recipes where the middle doesn’t cook and the ends are overdone. I didn’t experience any issues with this recipe! Could we make cook these in a cupcake pan? What would be the adjusted baking time and temperature?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 27, 2021 at 9:34 am

        Thank you so much for making the recipe! I haven't tried them in a cupcake pan, but you could definitely try it that way (leave a follow-up comment if you do!). I made this recipe as mini loaves (see post for those details) and only reduced the baking time, keeping the baking temp the same. Without knowing how your oven is, etc. I would start checking on them at the 18-20 minute mark. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    9. Jane says

      July 29, 2022 at 11:45 am

      Just finished making this bread for the second time in a week. It is very good! Because I like to tweek recipes to fit my families preferences, I used half the sugar, used 2C. minus 2T. whole wheat pastry flour and 1C. white flour and no nutmeg. Everything else was the same. I baked for 50 minutes. Everyone liked it! Thank you for this recipe.

      Reply
    10. Jane says

      July 29, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      I forgot to mention that I mix all the chocolate chips right into the dough before baking so i don't have to deal with the gooey chips on top.

      Reply
    11. wendy says

      August 02, 2022 at 12:30 pm

      Oh my. The best zucchini bread ever! Can not even tell theirs zucchini in it! Moist, not bitter from chocolate...amazing! I'm sure it's calorie free too, lol

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 03, 2022 at 8:44 am

        Lol, oh yes, totally calorie free 😉 Thank you for making it!

        Reply
    12. Debbie J. says

      August 16, 2022 at 9:42 pm

      Hi, can this be made with applesause instead of oil, or maybe half and half.
      I read where one commenter used 1/2 the sugar, which I would likely do since the choc. chips may add to the sweetness?
      Lastly, does it make a difference if I use bread flour instead of All Purpose?
      I'm new to baking and want to avoid another disaster before I try this delicious looking loaf! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        August 17, 2022 at 9:42 am

        I didn't test the recipe using applesauce instead of oil or a combination of the two, but I think that would be fine. As for the flour, I would stick to using just the AP flour because bread flour has a higher protein % and could give you a dryer bread.

        Reply
    13. Sara says

      September 03, 2022 at 1:12 pm

      Great loaves!
      Thank you for adding the ingredients into the instructions, so helpful!!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        September 04, 2022 at 6:15 pm

        You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply

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