Decadent Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Zucchini Loaf
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Decadent Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Zucchini Loaf! This deliciously moist and chocolatey bread is a delightful twist on traditional zucchini bread, featuring both semi-sweet chocolate chips and creamy Reese's peanut butter chips. Inspired by a beloved recipe from Beachbunnymom and enhanced with love from The Hungry Dudes, this quick bread is an absolute hit among both skeptics and zucchini enthusiasts alike. Whether enjoyed as a sumptuous breakfast treat or a sweet snack, this loaf is bound to impress anyone lucky enough to try it. Bake a loaf today and share your delicious creation with family, friends, or coworkers, just like I did!
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Servings
150
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
eggs
2 (beaten)
granulated sugar
3/4 cup (none)
brown sugar
2 tablespoons (packed, none)
applesauce
1/2 cup (none)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (none)
shredded zucchini
1 cup (unpeeled, squeezed of excess moisture)
cocoa powder
2 tablespoons (sifted)
all-purpose flour
1 cup (sifted)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/4 teaspoon (none)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup (none)
Reese's peanut butter chips
1/4 cup (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with aluminum foil, allowing extra to hang over the sides for easy removal later, and lightly grease the foil.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, vanilla extract, and shredded zucchini until well combined.
4
In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
6
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and Reese's peanut butter chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9
Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
10
Carefully lift the bread out of the pan using the foil overhang and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
5g
Fat
21g
Carbs
1.7g
Protein
0.5g
Fiber
9g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Decadent Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Zucchini Loaf?
It is a moist, chocolatey quick bread made with shredded zucchini, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and Reese's peanut butter chips.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains 150 calories.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How long should I bake the loaf?
Bake the loaf for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
What size loaf pan do I need?
The recipe requires a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Do I need to peel the zucchini before shredding?
No, the zucchini should be unpeeled for this recipe.
How should the zucchini be prepared?
Shred the zucchini and squeeze out any excess moisture before adding it to the batter.
What makes this zucchini bread moist?
The moisture comes from the combination of applesauce and shredded zucchini.
How many eggs are required for the recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 beaten eggs.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each serving contains 1.7g of protein.
How much fat is in one serving?
There are 5g of fat per serving.
What is the total carbohydrate count?
There are 21g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much sugar is in each serving?
Each serving contains 9g of sugar.
Can I substitute the semi-sweet chocolate chips?
Yes, you can use other chocolate chip varieties, though semi-sweet is the original ingredient.
What type of peanut butter chips are used?
The recipe specifically uses 1/4 cup of Reese's peanut butter chips.
How much flour is needed?
The recipe uses 1 cup of sifted all-purpose flour.
How much cocoa powder is added to the loaf?
The recipe requires 2 tablespoons of sifted cocoa powder.
How should I prepare the baking pan?
Line the pan with aluminum foil with an overhang and lightly grease the foil.
What is the purpose of the foil overhang?
The foil overhang allows you to easily lift the bread out of the pan after baking.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How much baking soda is needed?
You will need 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
What amount of salt is required?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
How much granulated sugar is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of granulated sugar.
How much brown sugar is used?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar.
How long should the bread cool in the pan?
Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing it.
Should the bread cool completely on a rack?
Yes, lift it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
What is the secret to the batter consistency?
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until incorporated and avoid overmixing.
Is there any fiber in this bread?
Yes, each serving contains 0.5g of fiber.
Who inspired this recipe?
It was inspired by a recipe from Beachbunnymom and enhanced by The Hungry Dudes.
How should the finished loaf be served?
The loaf can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature as a breakfast treat or snack.