Description
Mom’s Perfect Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is a delightful fusion of moist, fresh zucchini and rich chocolate chips, creating a delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can whip up a loaf in no time, making it an ideal way to use up surplus zucchinis from your garden. With its tender texture and sweet flavor, this zucchini bread is sure to be a favorite at any gathering or quiet afternoon indulgence.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips (coated in flour)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for coating chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare two loaf pans with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and grated zucchini until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Toss the chocolate chips with the additional tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking and fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans and sprinkle additional 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 slice (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Freshly grated zucchini retains moisture better than older ones. Customize by adding nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor and texture. Allow bread to cool before slicing to maintain shape.