Description
Mom’s Perfect Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is a delightful and moist treat that merges the freshness of garden zucchini with the sweetness of rich chocolate chips. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for using up surplus zucchinis and is ideal for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. With its simple ingredients and quick preparation time, this bread not only satisfies your sweet cravings but also impresses at any gathering. Each slice offers a delicious balance of flavors while keeping you feeling good about enjoying a vegetable-based dessert.
Ingredients
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- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare two loaf pans by spraying them with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, grated zucchini, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until incorporated.
- Toss chocolate chips with a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking and fold them into the batter gently.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared loaf pans and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for about one hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 93g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg