Banana Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
A cozy blend of banana, zucchini, and chocolate chips, this bread is perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grate 2 cups of zucchini and wring out excess moisture.
- Mash 1 cup of ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, 2 eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the bananas and stir.
- Whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (if using) in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently.
- Incorporate the grated zucchini and 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter.
- Grease a standard loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a nutty crunch, consider adding 1/2 cup of chopped nuts. You can also make this gluten-free by substituting flour with your preferred gluten-free mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: banana bread, zucchini bread, chocolate chip, baking, dessert