Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
By Sammi Brondo — August 17, 2026
Zucchini bread is so delicious. But double chocolate zucchini bread is a chocolate lover’s dream.
Okay is it just me, or did we all go nuts over zucchini a few years ago when zucchini noodles (aka “zoodles”) were the biggest thing and then leave them high and dry?!
I’ll be honest, these days, I forget about zucchini a lot.
I love zucchini chips or fried zucchini at restaurants, but I rarely buy it or cook with it at home.
And it’s most underrated use? Baking.
Adding zucchini to baked goods add the most delicious moisture. It gives baked goods such a good texture. You can’t even taste it!
In this bread specifically, I love that it’s used as a way to prevent the recipe from becoming too dry, while also adding a little bit of nutrition and finding a fun way to use a seasonal ingredient.
Am I saying this double chocolate bread is super nutritious? Nope. But it’s so important to find different and fun ways to use vegetables. They don’t only need to be steamed or roasted!
And personally.. I never loved zucchini noodles. The texture and taste just didn’t do it for me. Give me real pasta instead, please.
So if you’re looking for a fun way to use zucchini, try this Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe. Or if you’re just looking for a delicious dessert, try this recipe.
It’s so chocolatey, perfectly moist, and incredibly delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
When zucchini is in season, this is a great recipe to make.
The bread comes out perfectly moist, flavorful, and delicious. If you love chocolate, it’s full of delicious, chocolatey flavor.
This zucchini bread is easy to make and the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. It’s rich and so delicious.
How to Make Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Prep ingredients
Preheat the oven 350 F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Add dry ingredients
In a bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix to combine. Set aside.
Grate the zucchini
Using the large holes of a box grater, finely grate the zucchini. Add the grated zucchini to a bowl.
Add wet ingredients
Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, and sugar to the bowl with the zucchini. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
Mix wet & dry ingredients
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Bake
Pour Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread mixture into the loaf pan (it will be thick!), using a spoon or spatula to spread it evenly and smooth it out on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool
Let Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread cool completely before cutting into slices.
Serve
Serve Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread for dessert.
If You Love This Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Try These
- Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread: A classic zucchini bread with nourishing ingredients like olive oil and whole wheat flour.
- Healthy Carrot Cake Loaf with Vanilla Glaze: This healthy carrot cake loaf is so good.
- The Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: My banana bread is a reader fave!
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread: In the fall you’ll want this one on repeat.
- Wholesome Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins: Try these for breakfast or a make ahead snack!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Flour: This recipe uses all-purpose flour. I haven’t tested it with other flours.
- Cocoa powder: This adds delicious chocolate flavor.
- Baking soda and baking powder: Make sure to use both so that the bread rises well.
- Zucchini: If hand grating feels too tedious, you can also shred the zucchini using a food processor. Use 2 small-medium zucchini or 1 large zucchini. I’ve gotten the best rise and results from not squeezing the water out of the zucchini.
- Eggs: Eggs are needed for moisture and binding.
- Greek yogurt: I recommend using plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- Oil: Opt for vegetable oil or melted and cooled coconut oil.
- Sugar: This recipe uses granulated sugar.
- Chocolate chips: You can use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips or chunks.
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Notes & Variations
- Baking: Start to check on the zucchini bread about 30-35 minutes in to prevent it from overbaking and getting dry. You want a knife inserted in the center to come out mostly clean, with a little bit of batter on it.
- Storage: Store Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 small zucchini grated
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup plain full fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegetable or coconut oil
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven 350 F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix to combine. Set aside.
- Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the zucchini. Add the grated zucchini to a large bowl.
- Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, and sugar to the bowl with the zucchini. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix until combined, making sure not to overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour mixture into the loaf pan (it will be thick!), using a spoon or spatula to spread it evenly and smooth it out on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Note that every oven is different – while 45 minutes was a good time for my oven, you may need to cook a little longer (my oven tends to run a little hot).
- Let cool completely before cutting into slices.
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Oh this is delicious and decadent and so fun to make with my toddler! He loved it!! We had to bake more like 50 min but it was no problem, it got the most satisfying crust on the edges. We also used mini chocolate chips. Will keep this on rotation from now on !