Description
Chocolate chip zucchini bread brings garden freshness and delightful sweetness to your breakfast table. Packed with hidden veggies and rich chocolate, this homemade slice delivers comfort and nourishment in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups canned pumpkin
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup applesauce or oil
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
Seasonings and Leavening Agents:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare two 8×4-inch loaf pans by greasing them or lining with parchment paper.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and thoroughly whisk 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice until completely combined.
- In a separate bowl, blend 2 cups canned pumpkin, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup applesauce, 3 large eggs, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until the mixture looks smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Your batter should look slightly lumpy but not overmixed.
- Carefully fold 1 ½ cups chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Divide the batter equally between the two prepared loaf pans, using a spatula to spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup chocolate chips across the top of each loaf for a decorative touch.
- Slide the pans into the 350°F oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, rotating halfway through for even cooking.
- Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the pans from the oven and let the loaves rest inside for 10 minutes to set.
- Transfer the loaves to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Grate zucchini fresh and squeeze out excess moisture to prevent soggy bread and maintain the perfect texture.
- Replace some flour with whole wheat for added nutrition and a slightly nuttier flavor profile.
- Freeze individual slices wrapped in plastic for quick grab-and-go breakfast or snack options.
- Substitute chocolate chips with dried cranberries or nuts for alternative flavor variations and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 183 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg