Mediterranean Diet Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Name: MEDITERRANEAN DIET CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 cup zucchini; 1 ¼ cup flour; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; ½ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp baking powder; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; ½ cup canola oil; 3/4 cup sugar; ¼ cup milk; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ½ cup chocolate chips

Mediterranean Diet Chocolate Zucchini Bread, A delicious healthier version of a recipe that can be served alone or as a dessert.

4.50 from 4 votes

See The Recipe- (warning, jumping to recipe can result in missing important information including alternative ingredients and tips. Also, as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases made via the links on this website.)

Mediterranean Diet Chocolate Zucchini Bread tastes like chocolaty goodness.

I like that this is a great way to use zucchini in a recipe that everyone will like.

Mediterranean Diet Chocolate Zucchini Bread, A delicious healthier version of a recipe that can be served alone or as a dessert.

Chocolate bread made zucchini.

This is a simple recipe for Mediterranean diet friendly bread made with zucchini.

Chocolate zucchini bread can be served alone, as a side, or even as a dessert.

Did you try Mediterranean Diet Banana Muffins

Those delicious muffins are made with whole wheat flour and granola.
Both this chocolate bread recipe and that muffin recipe are great choices for healthier bread options.

This chocolate bread recipe is made in a loaf pan. You can find a variety of loaf pans here.

What does zucchini do in baking?

There are two really good reasons to use zucchini in baking. The first reason is to add a healthy element to what you are making.

Zucchini adds more than just a healthy element however.
It also adds structure and moisture to this bread.

What does zucchini bread taste like?

Surprisingly, you cannot even taste the zucchini when it is baked into this bread. So for parents and other bakers, this may be one method of getting others to eat their zucchini.

This bread tastes like a moist chocolaty treat that is not as sweet as a cake. We are adding a hint of cinnamon and vanilla extract to help balance out the flavors as well.

Tips for making chocolate zucchini bread.

To make this recipe you will need shredded zucchini. Shred your zucchini first and allow it to sit on a small stack of paper towels to dry out a bit before added it to this recipe.

Here are some more great tips for you.

Because this recipe is friendly to the Mediterranean diet, I am using canola oil. However, you are welcome to use a similar oil or melted butter if you desire to.
This is one of those recipes where double prepping the pan may be a good idea. I use parchment paper with a light spray of nonstick.
This recipe calls for all purpose flour. However, using whole wheat for all or part of the flour is also possible.

How to make chocolate chip bread even better.

This bread is chocolaty and moist just the way it is.
But, you can make yours even better.

Try one of these ideas.

Make these into muffins instead of a bread loaf. You may need to adjust the baking time as needed.
Add a half teaspoon or so of espresso powder to bring out the chocolaty flavor.
Make this sugar free by using sugar alternative that measures the same as the sugar in this recipe.

How to store zucchini bread.

You can store any leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. This bread can also be frozen for about three months.

By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.

Keep up to date with my recipes!

👉Be sure to follow me on Pinterest | Facebook | and Instagram.
Also, subscribe to my weekly newsletter!

--Keep Scrolling to Finish Reading--

About this Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread .

This double chocolate zucchini bread is packed with fresh grated zucchini, rich cocoa powder, and dark chocolate chips. This bread can be served at any time including for breakfast or dessert.

This recipe uses shredded zucchini.

You can use a box grater, food processor or spiralizer to do this. After the zucchini has been shredded, it should sit on a small stack of paper towels to drain some of the water out.

The ingredients needed to make chocolate zucchini bread.

Zucchini. Not only does zucchini add a healthy element to this recipe, it also adds structure and moisture to the bread.
Flour. My bread uses all purpose flour, however, you can use whole wheat flour.
Baking Powder and Baking Soda. To help the bread rise.
Ground Cinnamon. This is added for a slight hint of flavor.
Unsweetened cocoa powder. This is what makes the bread itself chocolaty.
Sugar. This is used to sweeten the bread. You can use monk fruit or a similar granular alternative if desired.
Canola oil. This is added for moisture. An alternative of choice can be used.
Egg. Also added for moisture.
Almond milk. Added for moisture and for blending ingredient. You can really use any milk.
Vanilla Extract. Added for a bit of flavor.
Chocolate chips. Any kind of chocolate chips, even a mixture, can work. My cake has dark chocolate chips.

How to make Mediterranean Diet Chocolate Zucchini Bread.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices

Start by shredding your zucchini. Then place the zucchini on paper towel to drain while you prepare the recipe.
Preheat your oven to 350F and double prep a loaf pan for nonstick. I like to line my pan with parchment that overhangs the pan on the sides. Then I spray the parchment paper with nonstick.
In a medium bowl, use a whisk or a fork to mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and cocoa powder. Set this bowl aside.
Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and oil until creamy. Then add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
For the next step, add the dry ingredients from the first bowl. I add half of the dry ingredients, stir gently and scrap the sides of the bowl and then add the remaining, Mix this until just combined.
Fold in the shredded zucchini and then the chocolate chips.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake the bread for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. I would check in more than one place as the chocolate chips may give you a false negative.
After you remove the bread from the oven allow the zucchini bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before you remove it. Allow the bread to sit on a wire rack to cool completely.

Expert Tip 👉 Allowing the shredded zucchini to sit on a small stack of paper towels while you mix the other ingredients, allows for some of the water to drain off. While some water from the zucchini is okay, too much water can throw off the balance of dry to wet ingredients.

Thanks so much for visiting!

If you decide to make this recipe, please stop back and let me know how it turned out for you. Also, if you have any tips or tweaks to the recipe to share, please do so in the comment section below. My readers like to stop by periodically for updates on the recipes. Reading the comments below is helpful to these readers and hopefully to you too!!

Looking for a recipe that is not on my site?
Please let me know and I will on getting that recipe for you.
Happy baking, eating, and enjoying life!

Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

Mediterranean Diet Chocolate Zucchini Bread, A delicious healthier version of a recipe that can be served alone or as a dessert.

Print Recipe

4.50 from 4 votes

Pin Recipe