This simple chocolate zucchini bread recipe is rich and chocolaty with pools of molten chocolate chips on top. The subtle sweetness makes it perfect for breakfast or a snack served with vanilla Greek-style yogurt and raspberries.

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Serves 12

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours, 25 minutes

2 large eggs

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/3 cup whole-milk plain Greek-style yogurt

1/3 cup canola oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

2 cups loosely packed grated zucchini

1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on the long sides of the pan.

2. Whisk eggs, brown sugar, yogurt, oil, vanilla and salt together in a large bowl until smooth. Sift in all-purpose flour, pastry flour, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder. Gently stir to combine until just a few dry streaks remain; fold in zucchini until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the surface of the batter.

3. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Lift out of the pan using the parchment overhang; remove parchment and cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour, before serving.

To make ahead: Store airtight at room temperature for up to two days or freeze for up to three months.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 212 Calories, Total Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 32 mg, Carbohydrates: 26 g, Fiber: 2 g, Added Sugars: 11 g, Protein: 4 g, Sodium: 241 mg, Potassium: 156 mg, Phosphorus: 87 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Folate: 32 mcg, Calcium: 40 mg, Vitamin A: 84 IU, Vitamin C: 3 mg, Vitamin D: 7 IU.

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