Description
Mom’s Perfect Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and moist zucchini, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a satisfying snack. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a deliciously indulgent loaf that everyone will love. With its fluffy texture and chocolatey goodness, this zucchini bread is a fantastic way to use up surplus garden zucchini or simply indulge in a sweet treat. Bake two loaves to share with friends and family or to enjoy throughout the week!
Ingredients
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- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon flour (for coating chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and grated zucchini until well mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Coat chocolate chips with a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking; fold them into the batter gently.
- Pour batter into two greased loaf pans and bake for about one hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh zucchini for optimal moisture. Experiment by adding nuts for extra texture. Cool completely before slicing for neat pieces.