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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

A delightful sweet bread made with grated zucchini and chocolate chips, perfect for a snack or breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 2 cups grated zucchini Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture if too watery.
  • 1 cup sugar Can be partially replaced with applesauce for a lighter version.
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs Can substitute with 1/4 cup of applesauce each.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Feel free to add more for chocolate lovers.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This bread can be served warm with butter or toasted with fresh fruit. It stores well at room temperature for 3-5 days, or in the fridge for a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.