Best 7 Chocolate Walnut Zucchini Bread Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and nutritious snack that combines the richness of chocolate and walnuts with the freshness of zucchini? Look no further than chocolate walnut zucchini bread! This delightful treat offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it a favorite among both kids and adults. Packed with moist zucchini, decadent chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts, this bread is not only a tasty treat but also a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, chocolate walnut zucchini bread is the perfect recipe for home bakers of all skill levels. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this irresistible treat!

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHOCOLATE-NUT ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Got more zucchini than you know what to do with? Turn them into this sweet, tender quick bread. If you're working with large zucchini, cut them in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds before weighing. Macerating the grated zucchini-tossing it with sugar and letting it sit-helps draw out excess moisture to avoid the soggy, dense texture that often plagues zucchini bread. Watch the video series Homegrown/Homemade: Squash to see Fine Cooking's Sarah Breckenridge make this recipe.

Provided by Maryellen Driscoll

Categories     Breakfast/brunch

Yield eight.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 oz. (8 Tbs.) unsalted butter; more for the pan
9-1/2 oz. (2 cups plus 2 Tbs.) unbleached all-purpose flour; more for the pan
3/4 lb. zucchini (about 3 small), stem ends trimmed
3/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1/3 cup strongly brewed coffee, cold or at room temperature
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt or buttermilk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 oz. finely chopped bittersweet chocolate (1/3 cup)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (2 oz.)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. table salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 8-1/2 x 4-1/2-inch metal loaf pan and dust with flour; tap out any excess. Using the large grating disk on a food processor, pass the zucchini vertically through the feed tube to grate. (If the zucchini is too wide to fit, slice in half lengthwise.) Discard any remaining ungrated portions wedged on top of the disk. Transfer the grated zucchini to a colander or sieve set over a bowl. Sprinkle 1 Tbs. of the sugar over the grated zucchini and toss to distribute. Sprinkle another 1 Tbs. sugar over the zucchini and toss again. Set aside for 20 minutes. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Pour the butter into a medium bowl and let cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, coffee, yogurt or buttermilk, and eggs into the butter. In a large bowl, combine the flour, chocolate, walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Squeeze the zucchini by the fistful to thoroughly wring out excess liquid. Add the zucchini to the wet ingredients and stir to combine. Pour over the flour mixture and, using a large wooden spoon, stir until just blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen the edges with a knife and release the bread, turning it upright onto the rack until completely cooled.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize eight.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD



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I shred and freeze zucchini from my garden each summer so that I can make this bread all winter long. Our family loves this chocolaty treat.-Shari Mckinney, Birney, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups shredded peeled zucchini

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD II



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This bread doesn't last long in our house. The cinnamon gives this bread an unexpected flavor.

Provided by Shanna

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • In large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt, mix well. In separate bowl, combine sugar and eggs, beat until well blended. Add oil and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in zucchini. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Spoon evenly into loaf pans.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pans; cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 25.1 g

ZUCCHINI WALNUT BREAD



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A delicious, moist, bread which may be glazed with confectioners' sugar, even better after frozen.

Provided by Barbara Domurat

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped walnuts
4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon baking powder
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually beat in sugar, then oil. Add flour mixture alternately with zucchini into the egg mixture. Stir in the raisins, walnuts, and vanilla. Pour batter into two 9 x 5 inch greased and lightly floured loaf pans.
  • Bake on lowest rack of the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto racks to cool completely. To freeze, wrap loaves in plastic wrap, and then wrap in heavy freezer paper. Will keep indefinitely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 253 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD WITH NUTS



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Another way to use up all that zucchini! Moist and tasty. It can be used as a breakfast bread since it isn't as sweet as some chocolate zucchini breads.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups white sugar
6 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups grated zucchini
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup walnuts (may substitute chocolate chips if you wish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, cocoa, oil, grated zucchini, and vanilla; beat well.
  • Stir in the flour baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • Fold in the walnuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pans. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.8, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 239.1, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 19.1, Protein 3.4

CROCK POT CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI NUT BREAD



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This is an adopted recipe. Directions refer to a "bread insert." If you don't have the manufacturer's baking insert with a lid, you can use an 2 pound metal coffee can. Use a double thickness of paper towels as a can cover.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 1/4 cups zucchini, pureed or blended
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups flour
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and shortening in mixer, beat in eggs one at a time, add vanilla. Add everything else and mix thoroughly.
  • Pour into a greased crock pot bread insert. Cook 3 hours on high, or until the bread tests done with a wooden pick.
  • Let stand until it's medium cool to the touch before unmolding. Serve with butter. You can also dust the bread with powdered sugar.
  • Possible modifications: no cocoa; substitute 2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp nutmeg for cocoa; substitute 1 cup brown sugar for the white sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2867.8, Fat 120.7, SaturatedFat 32.5, Cholesterol 429.4, Sodium 1447.9, Carbohydrate 414.9, Fiber 18, Sugar 205, Protein 47.4

CHOCOLATE-ZUCCHINI CAKES WITH WALNUTS



Chocolate-Zucchini Cakes with Walnuts image

Zucchini makes these easy-to-prepare treats surprisingly moist and delicate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
24 walnut halves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely grated zucchini (from 1 medium zucchini)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (3 ounces) bittersweet chocolate, chopped, or chocolate chips
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together butter, sugar, salt, and egg until combined. Add vanilla, zucchini, and sour cream and stir until incorporated. Sift flour and cocoa powder into bowl and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate.
  • Spray 2 mini muffin pans with cooking spray. Fill each cup with 2 tablespoons batter and top with a walnut. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Let muffins cool slightly in pans on wire racks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh zucchini. Fresh zucchini has a higher moisture content than older zucchini, which will help keep your bread moist and flavorful.
  • Grate the zucchini finely. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the batter and prevent it from clumping.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough and dense.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Chocolate walnut zucchini bread is a delicious and moist quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its combination of chocolate, walnuts, and zucchini, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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