Description
Chocolate chip zucchini bread brings garden-fresh goodness and sweet indulgence together in one delightful loaf. Rich with seasonal zucchini and studded with melty chocolate chips, this homemade treat promises pure comfort you’ll savor slice after slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Chocolate and Spices:
- 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350ºF and lining a loaf pan with parchment paper for effortless bread removal.
- Shred zucchini using a box grater, then place in a fine-mesh sieve and gently press to eliminate excess moisture without completely drying.
- Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl, sifting ingredients for a more delicate texture.
- Whisk eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes light and aerated, ensuring a perfect rise.
- Delicately fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stopping the moment flour is fully incorporated to prevent tough bread.
- Gently mix in grated zucchini and chocolate chips, creating a thick, well-distributed batter.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Bake for 50-65 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should come out clean or with minimal moist crumbs.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling before slicing to optimize texture and flavor.
Notes
- Drain zucchini thoroughly to prevent soggy bread, gently pressing out excess moisture without completely squeezing it dry.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend for celiac or wheat-sensitive friends, ensuring the bread remains tender and delicious.
- Use dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate for a more intense flavor and potential antioxidant boost, perfect for chocolate lovers.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and replace some with honey or maple syrup for a more complex sweetness and slightly healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg