Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (Printable Format)
Moist loaf with zucchini, chocolate chips, and cinnamon for a comforting, flavorful bite.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
→ Dry Ingredients
02 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
12 - 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or dark)
13 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
02 - Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
04 - In a large bowl, beat eggs with granulated and brown sugars until well incorporated. Whisk in vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
05 - Gently stir dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
06 - Fold in drained zucchini, chocolate chips, and nuts if using, ensuring an even distribution throughout the batter.
07 - Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely prior to slicing.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The chocolate chips melt into pockets of richness that convince you this isn't health food.
- Zucchini keeps it impossibly moist without any weird density or gumminess.
- Cinnamon warmth makes the whole kitchen smell like you planned something fancy.
02 -
- Squeezing that zucchini is the difference between moist bread and disappointing bread—don't rush or skip it.
- The moment you see flour disappear into the wet mixture, stop stirring; quick breads need a gentle hand or they toughen up.
03 -
- Room temperature eggs and oil incorporate more smoothly into your batter than cold ones.
- Grating zucchini right before you use it keeps it fresher and prevents excess oxidation that can happen if you prep too early.