Description
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is a delightful way to enjoy a sweet treat while sneaking in some vegetables. This moist, flavorful loaf combines rich chocolate chips with tender zucchini, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, each slice will leave you craving more. Embrace this indulgent recipe that transforms the humble zucchini into a culinary masterpiece that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis (grated)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and grated zucchini until well mixed.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just moistened; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. - Add chopped nuts or dried fruits like cranberries for extra flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze individual slices for longer storage.
