Description
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread turns ordinary garden produce into a sneaky sweet treat that disappears faster than you can slice it. Grab your grater and mixing bowl, because this recipe delivers a deliciously clever way to get vegetables into your family’s dessert without anyone suspecting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers and Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your oven by heating it to 325°F (160°C) and coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with grease and flour.
- Mix the dry ingredients – 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon nutmeg, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon baking powder – in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Squeeze excess moisture from 1 ½ cups grated zucchini using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- Combine the zucchini with 1 cup sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in another bowl.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Carefully introduce 1 cup chocolate chips into the mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a wooden skewer.
- Remove the bread and allow it to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Gently squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini using a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy bread.
- Swap chocolate chips for nuts or dried fruit if looking for a different flavor profile or dietary preference.
- Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly and help create a more tender crumb in the bread.
- Store wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg