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A sliced loaf of dark chocolate zucchini banana bread with melted chocolate chips on top.
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Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 315kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large overripe bananas, mashed (approx. 1 cup)
  • 1 cup zucchini , finely shredded and squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all -purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup semi -sweet chocolate chips, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk the mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined, ensuring no large pockets of flour remain.
  • Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips evenly over the surface of the batter.
  • Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.