Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ call-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tspbaking powder
- ½ tspbaking soda
- 1 ½ tspground cinnamon
- ¼ tspnutmeg
- ¼ tspground ginger
- ½ tspkosher salt
- ¾ cpacked brown sugar
- 2 largeeggs
at room temperature
- ½ cunsalted butter
melted and slightly cooled
- 2 cshredded zucchini
- 1 ½ tsppure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cchocolate chips
divided
- 1 tbspturbinado sugar
for sprinkling on bread
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. Add the shredded zucchini and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, don’t over mix. Gently fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top. Top with the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean, about 50 to 65 minutes.
- 6
Remove the bread from the oven and let sit in pan for 10 minutes. Loosen with a bread knife around the edges and carefully remove the bread from the pan. Cool completely on a cooling rack before slicing.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting slice of homemade quick bread that's both supremely moist and utterly delicious? This Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread recipe is exactly what you need, delivering that perfect balance of wholesome goodness and sweet indulgence.
What sets this loaf apart is its incredibly tender crumb, achieved by the generous amount of fresh zucchini that keeps every bite wonderfully moist. The addition of rich chocolate chips throughout transforms a classic into an irresistible treat you'll be excited to share (or keep all to yourself!).
You can anticipate a beautifully golden-brown loaf, rich with the warm, aromatic spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, perfectly complemented by the sweetness of brown sugar. Each slice offers a delightful texture—soft and yielding from the zucchini, with pockets of melty chocolate providing a burst of sweetness. It’s a comforting snack or a delightful breakfast treat, especially with a cup of coffee. Each serving provides a satisfying 301 calories, making it a truly indulgent experience.
Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips, like white chocolate or dark chocolate, for a twist. For added texture, consider folding in a half cup of chopped walnuts or pecans. If you're out of one of the spices, you can adjust the others, though the combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger truly enhances the zucchini flavor.
This ultra-moist zucchini bread is ideal for a leisurely weekend breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a delightful dessert. Serve it simply sliced, or perhaps with a smear of cream cheese for an extra decadent touch.