Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (190g) All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (45g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • ½ tsp Sea salt
  • 1 tsp Espresso powder
  • 2 cups (300g) Shredded zucchini, partially drained
  • ½ cup (120ml) Avocado oil
  • ½ cup (120g) Plain Greek yogurt
  • ¾ cup (150g) Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) Light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 Large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (170g) Semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

Instructions:

  1. Heat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Use a box grater to shred 2 cups of zucchini, then wrap it in a clean towel and give it one very light squeeze. Don't squeeze it dry, or you'll lose the moisture we need.
  3. Combine the 1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and espresso powder in a medium bowl. Whisk until no streaks of white remain.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk the ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, ½ cup oil, ½ cup yogurt, and 2 tsp vanilla until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  5. Stir the shredded zucchini into the wet mixture.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet. Fold gently with a spatula just until the last bit of flour disappears.
  7. Fold in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips over the top.
  9. Place in the oven for 50 to 55 minutes until a toothpick comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the bread sit in the pan for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack. Wait at least 1 hour before slicing so the structure can set.