Indulgent Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Sour Cream
Indulgent Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Sour Cream is the perfect treat that masterfully blends rich chocolate flavor with the moisture of zucchini, making it a delightful surprise for both kids and adults. This easy-to-follow recipe offers a quick prep time of just 15 minutes, allowing you to whip up this family favorite in no time. With its soft texture and decadent chocolate chips, each slice feels like a cozy hug, making it suitable for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Plus, you can feel good about sneaking in those veggies without anyone noticing! Enjoy this deliciously moist bread on busy weeknights or at family gatherings for a sweet indulgence everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or canola/melted coconut oil)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and mix in oil, sour cream, sugars, and vanilla.
- Grate the zucchini finely and fold it into the wet mixture.
- Combine both mixtures gently and fold in half of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg