Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
A delightful blend of sweetness and earthiness, this Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (+ 2 Tbsp)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups zucchini (finely grated, about 2 zucchinis)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grate your zucchini using a box grater or food processor, then squeeze out excess moisture.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl, then add zucchini, vegetable oil, and lemon juice.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or cream cheese, and enjoy with coffee or as a dessert with ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread, Comfort Food, Quick Bread, Dessert, Baking