Almost Whole Wheat Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe

Name: Almost Whole Wheat Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup walnuts chopped; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 4 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 3 large eggs lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup applesauce unsweetened; 4 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ounce chocolate unsweetened melted; 2 cups zucchini grated

Servings: persons

1/2 cup walnuts chopped
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup flour, all-purpose
4 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 large eggs lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup applesauce unsweetened
4 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ounce chocolate unsweetened melted
2 cups zucchini grated

1
Preheat oven to 325F.
2
Coat two 8 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
3
Spread walnuts in a baking sheet and bake until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
4
Let cool.
5
Mix well all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
6
Mix eggs, sugar, applesauce, oil, vanilla and melted chocolate in another large bowl until blended.
7
Add to the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined.
8
Fold in zucchini and the reserved walnuts.
9
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pans, smoothing the tops.
10
Bake two loaves 55 to 60 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
11
Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
12
Invert onto rack and cool completely.

958

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup walnuts chopped, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup flour, all-purpose, 4 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened, and more.

Yes, Almost Whole Wheat Chocolate Zucchini Bread falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Almost Whole Wheat Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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