But, that's just me. I pretty much always say yes to chocolate and no (thank you) to raisins. And now you know me a little better.
Okay, okay. You can add raisins if you really want. Geez.
1 cup grated zucchini
1/4 cup grated carrots
2 eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate chips (plus a few more for the top)
Grate the zucchini and carrots. I like to use the finer of the two graters on my box grater. I like very small bits of veggies in my bread.
Stir together the zucchini, carrots, eggs, sugars, cooled (melted) butter, and vanilla. In another bowl whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Combine the dry ingredients in with the zucchini mixture. Stir until just combined. Then stir in the walnuts and dark chocolate.
Credits // Author and Photography: Emma Chapman. Photos edited with Lux of the Signature Collection.
65 Comments
wow…this looks and sounds amazing! i’ll definitely have to try it 🙂
Yes! My mom always makes a loaf w/ chocolate chips when she makes zucchini bread! That’s my favorite way, too. 🙂
I prefer baking over cooking almost any day of the week! I can’t wait to try my hand at this one. I love zucchini so I can just imagine how good it’s going to be. Yum! 🙂
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This looks awesome! Do you think it would be possible to do a vegan version of that?
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Making bread out of zucchini!! Sounds so cool! And chocolate, too 🙂
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I make this all the time, but I’ve never tried it with carrots. I’m going to have to do that!
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Hmm. Well, you could certainly switch out the butter for a vegan friendly alternative like smart balance. But substituting the eggs would be another thing. I haven’t baked with many egg substitutes so I’m not sure how well that could work. In the past I’ve made a few cakes with oil instead of eggs, and it worked (slightly altered the flavor but not the texture). Also you can often sub applesauce for eggs. Usually a 1/4 cup applesauce or oil for 1 egg works. But, I haven’t tried this with this particular recipe so I’m not positive what results it yield.
If you do try it let us know your results.
Good luck! -Emma
Looks delicious, Emma! My mom always makes chocolate zucchini cake! SO GOOD!
Sarah
looks absolutely delish!
What a beautiful loaf and a a beautiful baking dish! You know where it might be from?
What a beautiful looking loaf in a beautiful baking dish? Any idea where it’s from?
Ah this looks lovely!
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What a perfect breakfast bread, and I couldn’t agree more — chocolate chips, yes!, raisins, eeeew!
No worries, no judging. I always say yes to chocolate too. =]
This sounds amazing! I love zucchini bread and always love a little crunch and sweetness with walnuts & chocolate chips!
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OMG!! It looks great! I must try it 😉
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omg! this looks amazing 🙂
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This recipe looks delish!
I like the carrots. Adds a little more sweetness and I just kind of like the little flecks of orange in the bread. 🙂
-Emma
Mmmm. Zucchini cake sounds wonderful.
-Emma
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It does indeed look yummy!
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I need to make this asap!
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Yum! This looks delicious! I’ve never added chocolate to my zucchini bread (or carrots) but this looks like a good enough reason to try!
I have everything for this a home- I must give it a go it looks delicious
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My loaf is baking in the oven as we speak. I hope it turns out delicious!
Thanks for sharing! 😀
Would be absolutely perfect for breakfast (and dessert!)
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It’s been far too long since I’ve made my fav bread! I don’t have a ‘go to’ recipe for zuk bread but this could definitly be it! I’m with you on the ingredient list. Thx for sharing love,OXOX
Zucchini chocolate chip bread is such a weakness of mine. The zucchini makes me think it’s healthy until the chocolate brings me back to reality.
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LOL! I’m a raisin hater!
yum!!! my favorite!
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this looks delicious!! do share your favorite banana bread recipe sometime soon!
I’ve never made zucchini bread before, I didn’t know you use carrots too and chocolate makes everything better so I totally get you on that 😉
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Yum, I am a sweet bread addict and I love that these would add a little healthy for me and the kids! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try!!
Mmm… It looks delicious and easy made! I will try it for sure! 😉
This sounds perfect! I’m going to have to make this soon. And totally hear you on the raisins thing, no raisins at my house 🙂
Wow, I think I need to bake this asap:)) Looks delish (and I’m with you on both adding the chocolate and nuts and not adding the raisins, raisin = yuck).
This looks amazing! I just have to try it!
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Omg! I love it, looks delicius! You are amazing and the blog is a lovely place to spend time! Tanks to colouful my days. https://www.facebook.com/PanoDeCostura
Is a glass loaf pan the best way to keep the baking even? Lately, I have had an awful time getting any kind of loaf done in the middle, yet not too brown on the bottom… Tips?
This looks amazing, any idea how many calories per slice?
I actually just made this. Not even joking. Raisin free too. It was delicious. Thank you!
Hmm. Glass pans are great because you can see how the baking is going all over the item, except the middle. Like, glass pie pans are my favorite even though they aren’t always the cutest pie pan you can find, but they can be really helpful.
If you aren’t already you might try rotating your pan half way through the bake time. Also, if you overfill or make a quick bread that’s oversized it can easily get too done on the outside but still be raw in the center. I’ve had that happen before (many times) when testing out recipes. You might try this one and see what you think.
-Emma
You are fast Frankie. 🙂 Hope you loved it!
-Emma
That looks SO lovely!!!
Could you substitute the flour for whole wheat flour in this?
Oh wow. This looks tempting. I usually whip up a banana chocolate chip bread but I’m thinking I need to mix it up. Feeling inspired!
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This bread looks amazing! Thanks so much for this recipe.
Mickie
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Gotta try it!!!
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Great recipe! I made this last night and it was delicious! I didn’t have any chocolate chips so I opted for the raisins which tasted great!
This looks amazing. I may need to make a loaf of zucchini bread to contribute to my family’s Easter dinner this weekend! 🙂
OOOOOOOOHH that looks delicious!!! I love courgettes 🙂
Raisins are the biggest disappointment in cookies, especially when you mistake them for chocolate chips. Not a good moment at all. I’m glad someone else thinks the same. I’ve had a lot of raisin cookie debates.
Yum 🙂
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This looks so good! I’ve often made carrot cake, and even parsnip cake, but never with courgette. On my to-bake list!
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I hate raisins too, but mmmm! to chocolate chips!! I can’t wait to try this recipe out!
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Taylor
Looks and sounds amazing!
I have never used carrots before will have to give it a shot! Yum!
Chocolate is good with everything! I like zucchini bread how my mom makes it… I have no idea what her recipe is, but I love to eat it! Haha
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This looks so good. The last time I made zucchini bread I had some leftover shredded coconut and threw that in….. heaven I tell you!
Mmmm this looks great!!
Made it this morning and me and my little one gobbled down a few slices for breakfast! It was yummy and super easy! Could you post more breadlike recipes 😉 thx
Emma! This post could not have come at a better time, I have been looking for a new zucchini bread recipe! And this is a winner! Since I don’t have a bread pan, I used an 8×8 baking dish and cut the baking time down to 40 minutes. Thanks so much for posting : )
I use coconut oil instead of butter and it’s yummy. Also, there are a ton of egg subs — 1/4 cup soy yogurt works well and so does mixing 1 TBLS of ground flax seeds and 3 TBLS water. It sounds weird, but it works!
This is a great way to get veggies into my family members! Looks so delicious