Description
This recipe guides you through making a delicious Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread, perfect for a sweet treat or breakfast. It’s a great way to use up fresh zucchini and satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips, divided
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, for sprinkling on bread
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
- 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.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, don’t over mix. Gently fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
- 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.
- 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.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Cool completely before slicing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-65 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American