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Moist Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe with Walnuts Easy and Perfect

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A moist, chocolatey zucchini bread with walnuts that balances rich cocoa flavor and tender crumb, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini, squeezed to remove excess water)
  • ¾ cup (135 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts (lightly toasted)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  2. Grate zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture until damp but not dripping. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir in sugar until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Fold in grated zucchini, chocolate chips, and toasted walnuts.
  6. Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips and walnuts on top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. If top browns too fast, cover loosely with foil after 40 minutes.
  8. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy bread. Use room temperature eggs and yogurt for better blending. Mix batter just until combined to prevent toughness. Toast walnuts to enhance flavor and crunch. Cover loaf with foil if browning too quickly. Variations include nut-free, vegan, spiced, mocha, and seasonal nut swaps.

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