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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

This easy-to-make homemade Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is so moist and flavorful and is loaded with chocolatey goodness. And the best part is, it’s a great way to sneak in an extra serving of veggies!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Cool Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate chip zucchini bread
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 621kcal
Author: Alicia

Equipment

  • Loaf pan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini about 1-2 large zucchini
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 1 Tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Spray 2 9 x 5 inch loaf pans with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Grate your zucchini in a food processor or with a large-holed vegetable/cheese grater.
    2 cups grated zucchini
  • In medium-sized mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda.
    3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • In a separate, large bowl whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
    3 eggs, 2 cups sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Add in zucchini, chocolate chips, and orange zest.
    1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 Tablespoon orange zest, 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Mix in dry ingredients and divide mixture evenly into prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Remove loaf pans from oven and let cool for 15 - 20 minutes and remove from pans by running a knife along the edges of the bread and gently removing from pans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 621kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg