Ultra rich and moist vegan chocolate zucchini bread that no one will know is healthy and gluten free! Incredibly decadent yet low sugar and refined sugar, this chocolate zucchini bread is the perfect excuse to use up that extra zucchini!
I could go on and on about this healthy chocolate zucchini bread. It’s truly quickly becoming my favorite of all my healthy zucchini recipes on the blog.
I mean, how could you not love a decadent and rich chocolate bread that’s secretly packed with veggies and entirely gluten free, vegan, diary free, soy free, nut free, and low sugar?
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You only need a few plant based vegan ingredients that are simple, mostly pantry friendly, and definitely not out of the ordinary. I’ve included both gram measurements and cup measurements in the recipe card at thebottom of this post.The gram/weighted measurements will give you the most accurate bake.
However, I recently discovered that you might also be able to use a juicer if you have one. After making some zucchini juice in my juicer, I realized the pulp is actually the same texture as would be needed for grated and dried out zucchini!
As I mentioned above, this vegan gluten free chocolate zucchini bread is incredibly easy. You just need one bowl and a loaf pan, and you’ll end up with the most decadent and rich chocolate zucchini bread that no one will know is healthy!
Easy Chocolate Zucchini Bread With Chocolate Chips
Please note that the full recipe instructions and ingredient measurements are found down below in the recipe card. However, we’ll go over a brief overview of steps here along with photos.
I like to let my zucchini bread loaf cool in the loaf pan for a few minutes after baking. I find this helps the rest of the bread finish baking (as technically it is still baking while it’s warm), and creates a really nice moist texture to the bread.
You can absolutely bake chocolate zucchini bread batter into muffins instead! They will bake much faster, so check the muffins after 25 minutes, and decide how much longer they need to bake. The top should bounce back at a light touch.
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I already have avegan chocolate zucchini cake recipe, so I recommend checking that out! However, you can absolutely bake either recipe into a sheet cake as well.
Honestly, you can store this zucchini bread at room temperature for up to 5 days, and it will remain perfectly moist and decadent. I recommend slicing the entire loaf and store it in an airtight container or wrapping the whole loaf with plastic wrap.
You can also store this chocolate zucchini bread loaf in the fridge for up to 5 days or even in the freezer (sliced!) for up to 3 months.
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread
When reheating the bread, simply place a slice on a piece of tin foil and heat for 5 minutes at 350F in the oven.
I just know you’re going to absolutely love this super rich and decadent healthy chocolate zucchini bread. You won’t even know there’s any zucchini in there!
If you make it, let me know down below in the comments section, as well as giving it a rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️as to how it went!This helps others see and decide if they should make the recipe as well 🙂
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread (vegan & Gf)
If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and a rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ below. This helps others to find the recipes! As always, I absolutely love to see your beautiful creations on Instagram and Pinterest, so be sure to tag me there as well!This is the best Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread that is moist, rich, fudgy and tastes like actual chocolate cake! The recipe is super easy to make in one bowl and can be made gluten-free too! Serve with homemade caramel sauce, you’ll have the perfect dessert!
If you’re not a fan of zucchini yet, this recipe will change your mind! I mean, look at how chocolatey, moist and rich this loaf looks but it tastes even better than that! I assure you, it is so incredibly delicious, no one will ever notice that it contains shredded zucchini.
Actually, the real secret behind the perfect texture of this super tasty chocolate zucchini bread is the hidden vegetables inside. Seriously veggies and fruits, such as pumpkin purée, mashed banana, apple sauce or zucchini add so much softness and moisture in any vegan bread or cake. If you’ve tried my moist carrot cake or best chocolate banana bread yet, you know what I am talking about.
Vegan Zucchini Bread (dairy Free, Whole Grain, Nut Free, Oil Free)
Anyway, this is not only a really great way to get your greens but also to use up extra zucchini. The only thing you need to know before starting this recipe is if you double the recipe to make more than just one loaf. You should definitely keep in mind that this bread will be gone quicker than you can make the vegan caramel sauce for the topping!
As mentioned before this recipe is very easy to make! And you know, what that means?! The easier and quicker the recipe, the more we love it, right? So let’s start making it!
All you need to make this veggie-loaded chocolate cake loaf are just a few simple basic ingredients, plus chocolate and zucchini, of course! You don’t need a food processor, mixer, blender or any special kitchen utensils, just a box grater. Actually, the batter comes together in less than 5 minutes! Just shred the zucchini, mix the ingredients, bake and enjoy!
Dairy Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
I highly recommend sifting the dry ingredients because sifting prevents lumps of flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Actually, when you have lumps in the batter you’ll need to mix more as needed until the ingredients are combined. So you’ll tend to overmix which makes the cake tough. If you don’t have a sifter, simply place a regular fine sieve over a mixing bowl. Then add the dry ingredients into the sieve and sift the mixture into the bowl. Finally, give it a good whisk making sure that all of the ingredients are well combined.
To make the zucchini bread more fudgy like brownies you can melt the chocolate over a water bath before adding it into the batter. But if you love melty pockets of chocolate in fluffy cake slices, I recommend to just fold in chopped chocolate. That is totally up to you! Anyway, if this triple chocolate thing is too much goodness for you, you can easily omit the chocolate chips on top.
Please make sure to prepare the baking pan properly to prevent the cake from sticking to the pan. First, lightly grease your loaf pan with vegan butter. Secondly, line it with additional parchment paper, leaving some paper overhanging. The overhanging paper is super helpful when you want to remove the cake after baking. Simply grab it and lift out the entire cake easily!
Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread
For the ultimate double chocolate flavor, I recommend using both natural unsweetened cocoa powder and vegan chocolate inside the batter. Please make sure to use NO dutch cocoa for the best results. And oh, if you want a triple chocolate zucchini cake loaf, do not forget the vegan chocolate chips on top, haha! Also, I recommend adding a bit of instant coffee or espresso powder.
Adding a bit of espresso or coffee powder is actually the key to the perfect chocolate cake because it makes the chocolate flavor more intense. However, this addition is just optional but I definitely recommend that since you won’t taste the coffee in the chocolate zucchini cake. Rather, the espresso or coffee powder just brings the chocolate flavor to the next level!
Since this chocolate zucchini bread recipe is super versatile you can easily make it into a sheet cake or muffins and cupcakes. The baking time may vary, depending on the baking pan you use but you can find any information in my recipe notes. Anyway, I highly recommend doing a cake test – always! – no matter what cake you bake because all ovens often vary in power and temperature.
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I kept my chocolate zucchini cake loaf simple and just topped it with vegan chocolate chips. That way, I find it’s easier to store and take away to work, school, university or to wherever you want to go! Also, I love when I can serve it with different toppings, such as vegan caramel sauce or melted peanut butter and banana or vegan ice cream. Anyway, if you want to make a smooth, and creamy chocolate frosting or just a simple chocolate ganache instead, feel free to do that!
If you do try this Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Cake Loaf Recipe, please leave me a comment below sharing how it turned out for you! And if you take a picture of your chocolate treat and share it on Instagram, please do not forget to tag me @ # because I love seeing your recreations!
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