Description
Mom’s Perfect Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is the ultimate sweet treat that beautifully marries the rich taste of chocolate with the moistness of fresh zucchini. This delightful quick bread not only provides a fantastic way to use up surplus garden zucchinis but also serves as an irresistible addition to breakfast, snack time, or dessert. With a tender crumb and bursting chocolate chips, it’s sure to be a favorite at family gatherings or special occasions. Simple to make and incredibly versatile, this recipe promises satisfaction with every slice.
Ingredients
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- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare two loaf pans by greasing them with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and grated zucchini until well combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Coat chocolate chips with a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking and gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into prepared loaf pans and optionally sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for about one hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg