Description
Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread is an indulgent yet guilt-free treat that artfully combines rich chocolate flavor with nutritious zucchini. This moist and fudgy loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a late-night snack. With its delightful aroma of cocoa and warm spices wafting through your kitchen, it’s hard to resist having another slice. Serve it plain or slathered with your favorite nut butter for an extra layer of deliciousness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup shredded)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup plant-based milk (almond or oat)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchini and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix shredded zucchini with maple syrup, plant-based milk, and vanilla until combined.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg