Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (Print Version)
A moist quick bread combining tender zucchini, chocolate chips, and warm cinnamon for a delicious treat.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
→ Dry Ingredients
02 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
12 - 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture. Set aside.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
04 - In a large bowl, beat eggs with granulated and brown sugars until fully combined. Whisk in vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
05 - Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just blended; avoid overmixing.
06 - Fold in grated zucchini, chocolate chips, and nuts if using, ensuring even distribution.
07 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean or with few moist crumbs.
08 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The zucchini keeps everything impossibly moist while staying completely hidden, so even people skeptical of vegetables devour it.
- It's foolproof enough for a weeknight but feels special enough to serve guests, striking that rare balance between effort and reward.
02 -
- The zucchini moisture is non-negotiable; I learned this the hard way by skipping the towel squeeze and ending up with bread that fell apart.
- Don't overmix once you combine wet and dry ingredients, or your bread will be tough and cakey instead of tender and crumbly.
03 -
- If you want extra cinnamon flavor without overpowering the bread, mix a tablespoon of cinnamon with a tablespoon of sugar and sprinkle it over the batter before baking.
- Use a light touch when stirring the batter and you'll get a tender crumb instead of a dense brick.