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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

This easy recipe makes 2 loaves of moist chocolate chip zucchini bread. Includes step-by-step photos and tips to help you make perfect chocolate chip zucchini bread.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 32 servings
Calories: 188 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups grated fresh zucchini about 3-4 medium zucchini
  • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup butter melted¹
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour² properly measured
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups mini semisweet chocolate chips3

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans. I like to use nonstick spray with flour. Set aside.
  2. Place the grated zucchini in colander in the sink while you continue. Don't wring or squeeze the zucchini.4
  3. Whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and butter in a large bowl.
  4. Add flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Whisk in until just combined. Batter will be very thick at this point.
  5. Stir in grated zucchini until just incorporated.5
  6. Add chocolate chips, and stir in until just combined.
  7. Divide batter between prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 40-60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.6
  9. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  10. Run a thin knife around the edges, and remove zucchini bread out onto wire cooling racks to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Stirring: If you're having trouble stirring in the zucchini because the batter is so thick, let it sit for about 5 minutes to soften and then stir it.
  • Butter: The butter should be just melted but not hot. It takes about 35 or so seconds for me to melt it in the microwave.
  • Flour: To properly measure the flour, sift or stir the flour. Then, lightly spoon into the measuring cup and level. Avoid packing in the flour as it will give you a dry, heavy loaf. 
  • Chocolate chips: If using regular chocolate chips, toss the chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of flour to help keep them from sinking into the batter. 
  • Zucchini: You won't squeeze or wring any moisture from the zucchini. This helps to make the zucchini bread moist. Simply place it in the colander, and let it sit. 
  • Stirring: If you're having trouble stirring in the zucchini because the batter is so thick, let it sit for about 5 minutes to soften and then stir it.
  • Baking: I loosely tent the bread with foil during the last 10 or so minutes to prevent the top from over-browning.
  • Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 131mg (5%) Potassium 111mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 177IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 188kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 131mg 5%
Potassium 111mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 177IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.