Description
Mom’s Perfect Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is a moist and delightful treat that perfectly marries the natural sweetness of fresh zucchini with rich chocolate chips. This quick and easy recipe is not only ideal for breakfast or dessert but also makes for a satisfying afternoon snack. With just 10 minutes of preparation, you can whip up this delicious bread, impressing family and friends with its soft texture and rich flavors. Packed with nutrients from zucchini, this indulgent loaf is a guilt-free way to enjoy a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon flour (for coating chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare two loaf pans with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and grated zucchini until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder together.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, blending until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Toss chocolate chips in flour to coat them before folding them gently into the batter.
- Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for about one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh zucchini for optimal moisture. Feel free to add nuts or dried fruits for extra texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.