Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
A deliciously cozy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread that combines the aroma of freshly baked goods with a sneaky serving of veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine the sugars and applesauce in another bowl, then beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if desired.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. This bread also freezes well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini bread, chocolate chip bread, dessert, baking, comfort food