These easy homemade chocolate donuts are baked not fried. They also have healthy zucchini mixed right in. They are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
Welcome to the fourth annual #BrunchWeek hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. We are so excited to have you join us this year as we celebrate Brunch and prepare for Mother’s Day. 37 Bloggers from around the country will showcase their best brunch dishes, from cocktails to cakes, breakfast breads, tarts, and quiche – there is something for everyone! Our amazing Sponsors have donated some great prizes for the #BrunchWeek giveaway. Thank you so much, Sponsors, for your generosity. We have an incredible giveaway below and we’d love if you would take a moment to read about it and what you can win!
Chocolate Zucchini Donuts
Ingredients:
3 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line two 12 cup muffin tins with paper liners.
In a large bowl beat the eggs. Beat in the sugar and oil. Add the cocoa, vanilla, zucchini and stir well.
Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Mix until just moist.
Pour batter into prepared donut tins filling 2/3 of the way full. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar. Store loosely covered.
BrunchWeek Beverages:
- Breakfast Margarita by Forking Up
- Green Tea Mojito by Love & Confections
BrunchWeek Breads, Grains and Pastries:
- {Gluten-Free} Galette Perougienne avec Chamomile by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Apple Bacon Cheddar Flatbread by Wholistic Woman
- Apple Cheddar Scones by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Bacon, Cheddar & Chive Scones by Books n’ Cooks
- Black Pepper & Cheddar Gougéres by The Barbee Housewife
- Breakfast Mac & Cheese by The Spiffy Cookie
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sweet Rolls by From Gate to Plate
- Chocolate Zucchini Donuts by My Catholic Kitchen
- Cinnamon Swirl Bread by Making Miracles
- Cornmeal Biscuits with Chorizo Gravy and Scallions by Sweet Beginnings
- Gluten Free Orange Rolls by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Italian Sweet Rolls by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Mini Brioche by The Redhead Baker
- Orange Creamsicle Donuts by The Crumby Cupcake
- Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls by The Suburban Soapbox
- Saffron Bread by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Savory Ham & Cheese Waffles by The Chef Next Door
BrunchWeek Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:
- Apple Pie Pastry Braid by {i love} my disorganized life
- Breakfast Potatoes by Big Bear’s Wife
- Cheesy Hash Browns by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Slow Cooker Apple Butter by Casa de Crews
BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
- Akuri Scrambled Eggs by Palatable Pastime
- Bubble Up Denver Breakfast Bake by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Carnitas Eggs Benedict with Chipotle Hollandaise in Avocado Halves by Sarcastic Cooking
- Cheesy Breakfast Nachos by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
- Croque Madame Bread Pudding by Cooking In Stilettos
- Macaroni and Cheese Soufflé by Tara’s Multicultural Table
BrunchWeek Main Dishes:
- Apple Cornbread & Ham Roll-Ups by Nik Snacks
- Italian Sausage Strata by Feeding Big and more
- Pizza Loaf by The Healthy Fit Foodie
- Shrimp and Andouille Cheddar Grits with Hot Pepper Cream Sauce by The Texan New Yorker
BrunchWeek Desserts:
- Chocolate-dipped Orange Cookies by Family Around the Table
- Jelly Donut Cake by Pink Cake Plate
- Raspberry Coffeecake by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Strawberry French Toast Cupcakes by Brunch-n-Bites
Prize #1 Red Star Yeast is giving one winner an amazing baking set, which includes a mixing bowl, dough whisk, bamboo spatula, rubber spatula, instant-read thermometer, measuring cup, pizza cutter, tea towel, oven mitt, bench scraper, ‘Knead to be Loaved’ apron, 6 strips of Red Star Yeast, National Festival of Breads cookbook, and The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day hardcover cookbook
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About Dixie Crystals: Since 1917, Dixie Crystals® has been the South’s choice for high-quality sugar and sweeteners. Our pure cane sugar products are all natural, non-GMO and provide consistently delicious results.
Prize #3 Cabot Cheese is giving one winner $50 assortment of Cabot Cheese, one Berghoff Cheese Knife and one Slate Cheese Board
Cabot Creamery Cooperative is a 1,200 farm family dairy cooperative with members in New England & upstate New York making all natural, award-winning cheeses & the “World’s Best Cheddar.”
Prize #4 Vidalia Onion Committee is giving one winner a Martha Stewart Knife Set, cast iron fry pan, cutting board, and fresh Vidalia Onions
About Vidalia Onions: Vidalia onions are unique to a very small region. In fact, they only grow within 20 counties in Georgia (which is also why they are the official state vegetable of Georgia)!
Vidalia onions were discovered back in 1930’s, and just like back then, they are still planted, transplanted and harvested entirely all by hand! Vidalia onions are grown during the winter months, and are only available in stores between April and September, making them a true seasonal specialty. In order to grow great tasting Vidalias, and to give them their characteristic sweetness, they must be grown in a sandy soil mixture that is low in sulfur (sulfur in soil is what gives onions their hotness). Because of this sweet flavor, Vidalia onions are incredibly versatile and can be used in any sort of dish; grilling, baking, appetizers, sandwiches, casseroles, and yes, even sweet desserts. Each year, approximately 5-million 40-pound boxes are shipped out around the entire country – now that’s a lot of onions!
Prize #5 Sage Fruits is giving one winner a Ninja® Mega Kitchen System® with Slicing/Shredding
Sage Fruit Company is a premier grower/shipper of apples, pears and cherries. Not only are they focused on healthy products, but also on helping kids get excited about healthy eating through their free Kids in Force program that helps kids eat more nutrition and get more physical activity.
Prize #6 Nielsen-Massey Fine Vanillas & Flavors is giving one winner a set of their pure flavors: 2-oz each of Orange, Lemon, Peppermint, Almond, Chocolate, Coffee, Rose Water, and Orange Blossom Water.
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas has been crafting the world’s finest vanillas and flavors since 1907. Each of Nielsen-Massey’s all-nature pure flavors are crafted with premium ingredients, sourced from around the world and chosen to meet the utmost quality standards. From lemon to peppermint to coffee or chocolate, Nielsen-Massey’s pure flavors offer convenience, quality and consistency to ensure your favorite recipes taste delicious every single time. All products are gluten-free, allergen-free, GMO-free, all-natural and Kosher.
Prize #7 KitchenIQ is giving one winner a Lid & Mitt, Edge Grip Quick Prep Knife Sharpener & Pairing Knife Combo, IQ Smart Wireless Nutri Scale, Edge Bug Scissor Sharpener, and Prep & Measure Tool
KitchenIQ, the new houseware branch of Smith’s Consumer Products, Inc., embraces Smith’s long-standing reputation for innovation and quality. KitchenIQ is committed to producing smarter products for the kitchen.
Prize #8 Le Creuset is giving one winner one Egg Carton in Caribbean, a Heritage 4 Qt Rectangular Baking Dish in Caribbean and a Revolution Spatula Spoon in Caribbean.
Le Creuset is focused on inspiring and empowering people everywhere to make joy through cooking. From our original enameled cast iron cookware to stoneware, stainless, silicone and more, Le Creuset has grown to offer products across a range of materials and categories that guarantees the right tool for the right job.
Peace be with you,
Veronica
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Disclaimer: Thank you to #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Red Star Yeast, Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Vidalia Onion Committee, Sage Fruits, Nielsen-Massey, KitchenIQ, and Le Creuset for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BrunchWeek. All opinions are my own. The #BrunchWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up only. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Eight winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #BrunchWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.
