Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (Print version)
A tender quick bread with shredded zucchini and chocolate chips, ideal for breakfast or snack.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
11 - 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1 medium, unpeeled)
12 - 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined—do not overmix to maintain tender texture.
05 - Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
07 - Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. Avoid testing near chocolate chips.
08 - Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The texture is impossibly moist without being heavy or dense
- You can practically taste the home-baked comfort in every bite
- Its the ultimate secret weapon for using up garden zucchini
02 -
- Never squeeze the moisture from your zucchini—that liquid is what keeps this bread tender
- Testing doneness with a toothpick can be tricky since melted chocolate looks like undercooked batter
- The bread continues cooking as it cools, so pulling it out slightly underdone is actually perfect
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly and create better texture
- Grate zucchini on the large holes for nice visible shreds rather than mush