Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1/4 c butter, melted (but not hot)
  • 1/4 c applesauce
  • 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 2 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c cocoa
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 c zucchini, peeled and finely shredded (2 cups packed)
  • 1 c chocolate chips, divided
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Vegetable shortening (for greasing pan)

Ready In 75 Minutes

Servings: 8

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Step 2

  • Using a Kitchen

Step 3

  • Aid stand mixer with a flat beater attachment, mix together egg, butter, applesauce, vanilla extract, and both sugars.
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Step 4

  • In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Step 5

  • With the mixer turning, add dry ingredients to wet.
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Step 6

  • Once batter is mixed, add zucchini and mix again.
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Step 7

  • Finally, fold in 1/2 c chocolate chips.
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Step 8

  • Grease a loaf pan with vegetable shortening and pour batter into pan. 
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Step 9

  • Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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  • Length: 60 minutes

Step 10

  • Let cool on the counter for 10 minutes. Once slightly cooled, release from the pan and top with chocolate chips while still hot. They’ll melt just a little bit this way.
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  • Length: 10 minutes

Step 11

  • Finally, when the zucchini bread is completely cooled, sprinkle with flaky sea salt. 
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Step 12

  • Serve and enjoy!