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Ultimate Moist Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread

A loaf and a slice of moist Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Bread topped with chocolate chips on a white plate.
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A simple recipe for a rich, moist chocolate zucchini bread made entirely without wheat flour.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan with gluten-free flour or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  5. Stir in the milk and then fold in the squeezed, shredded zucchini and chocolate chips, if using.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Squeeze excess moisture from the shredded zucchini using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. This prevents a gummy texture.
  • Using oil instead of butter helps keep gluten-free baked goods moist longer.
  • If your gluten-free flour blend does not contain xanthan gum, add 1 teaspoon to the dry ingredients.
  • For a dairy-free version, use unsweetened almond milk and ensure your chocolate chips are dairy-free.

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