Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
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4.9
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Description
This loaf mixes a combination of all-purpose and white whole wheat flour with brown sugar, baking soda, and salt for structure and leavening. Added semi-sweet chocolate chips punctuate the bread with pockets of sweetness. The wet ingredients—beaten egg, vanilla, melted butter, applesauce, and shredded zucchini—contribute moisture and a subtle flavor that balances the chocolate and sweetness. The batter is combined until just blended to maintain tenderness.
Baked at 325°F for 45 to 55 minutes in a prepared pan, the bread forms a golden crust while remaining tender inside due to the zucchini and applesauce. Cooling before slicing ensures clean cuts and optimal texture.
This type of bread works well as a snack or breakfast item, making use of fresh zucchini in a way that adds moisture and subtle vegetable flavor without overpowering the sweet and chocolate notes.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 cup all-purpose flour I used unbleached
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour (regular whole wheat flour would work)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (not packed)
- 1 ⅛ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 egg beaten, large
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 ½ cups zucchini not packed, not squeezed (from about 1 1/4 large, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Add chocolate chips and gently mix to combine.
- In a medium bowl, mix egg, vanilla, melted butter, apple sauce and zucchini. Add to the flour mixture and stir until just blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes. Remove loaf from pan and let it cool before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 186.5mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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