Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is one of those magical bakes that turns simple pantry staples and garden zucchini into the most tender, moist, and chocolatey loaf. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, and it’s a great way to sneak veggies into a sweet treat!
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or half whole wheat flour for a whole food version
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs large
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini excess moisture squeezed out
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla. Stir in zucchini.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
For variation, add chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or orange zest. Makes great muffins—reduce bake time to ~20 minutes.