Chocolate Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
Chocolate Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
Trust me, these Chocolate Pumpkin Zucchini Breads (or muffins, if you're feeling snacky) are decadently good and super easy to whip up! No overpowering pumpkin flavor, no added oil, and just a smidge of sugar—it’s basically a guilt-free indulgence, right? Perfect for those moments when you want something tasty without all the extra fuss.
Servings: 24 slices
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour Bob's Red Mill
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup Stevia or granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can can pumpkin
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans or 2 regular size muffin pans.
- Shred the zucchini. I use a food processor, but you can do it with a hand grater. **Note: You don’t need to peel the zucchini unless you use a very large garden zucchini with thick skin. If needed, use a spoon to scrape out the seeds.
- In a large bowl, whisk sugar, brown sugar, eggs, canned pumpkin, and vanilla.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and stir just until moistened.
- Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips. Don’t overmix.
- Divide the batter into the two loaf pans and bake for 45 to 55 min (20 min for muffins) or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Transfer the bread or muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Just a heads up: make sure to check the middle to ensure they’re fully baked through—no one likes an undercooked surprise (unless it’s chocolate, of course).
You can store them in the fridge in a zip-top bag for up to a week—if they don’t disappear before then! On the counter, they’ll only last a few days.
And for those ‘treat-yourself-later’ moments, freeze any extra muffins or half a loaf to enjoy later on.
Whip up this delicious treat, pour yourself a cozy cup of tea, and settle in with one of my Cassandra Sato Mysteries! Nothing pairs better with a fresh-from-the-oven snack than a twisty mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat. 🍵🔍 Happy reading and happy baking!
Whip up this delicious treat, pour yourself a cozy cup of tea, and settle in with one of my Cassandra Sato Mysteries! Nothing pairs better with a fresh-from-the-oven snack than a twisty mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat. 🍵🔍 Happy reading and happy baking!