Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Pecans
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SERVES 1 Loaf
Looking for a delectable way to enjoy the seasonal plethora of zucchini? Try our Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Pecans. A perfect treat for any time of day, it's a mouthwatering way to satisfy your chocolate cravings with a touch of wholesome goodness.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or spray with a baking spray.
- Finely grate the zucchini using the smaller side of a box grater for a fine texture in the final bread. Set aside.
- Prepare the dry ingredients. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Whisk together the wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until well-com- bined and slightly thickened. Add the Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Gently fold the finely grated zucchini into the liquid mixture.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix; a few lumps are okay.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and dark chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached. If needed, loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil if it begins to brown too quickly.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice, and enjoy warm with a smear of butter!
INGREDIENTS
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini, (about 2 medium-sized zucchinis) finely grated with a box grater
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
