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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
This Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread combines shredded zucchini with warm spices and chocolate chips for a moist, flavorful loaf. The zucchini adds moisture and subtle earthiness while the cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger provide warm aromatic notes. Chocolate chips incorporated into and on top of the batter add bursts of melted sweetness. The loaf has a tender crumb with a golden-brown crust and a slightly crunchy turbinado sugar topping for texture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
301 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
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 brown sugar packed
- 2 egg at room temperature, large
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 2 cups zucchini shredded
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips divided
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar for sprinkling on bread
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease a 9x5-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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
241mg
(10%)
Potassium
201mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
395IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
7.2mg
(8%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7.2mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.