When it comes to combining the wholesome goodness of zucchini with the sweetness of chocolate chips, there’s one recipe that stands out above the rest – the best chocolate chip zucchini bread. This delicious treat not only tastes AMAZING but also offers a clever way to incorporate vegetables into your diet. In this post, we’ll explore the key ingredients, the preparation process, and some handy tips to make the most mouthwatering chocolate chip zucchini bread that will have everyone asking for more!
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Kid-Approved Zucchini Bread
I have to be honest. When I told my girls I was going to make my mom’s famous zucchini bread, they were not very enthused. They were thinking straight up, squash bread, which did not sound at all appealing. They like to think of me as the vegetable police in our home, so I didn’t blame them for their skepticism. LOL!
Once the sweet aroma started filling our home, they began to ask with great exuberance, “What are you making?!” Needless to say, they could not wait to try it. The oohs and awes were out of this world when they were sampling this new favorite, chocolate zucchini bread.
Abby said it tasted just like a chocolate muffin. She searched far and wide to find a single shred of zucchini, but much to her surprise, she could not. The beauty of this recipe is that the squash practically melts, making it invisible for any kiddo’s aversion to eating veggies.
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Ingredients
- 2 Cups Grated Zucchini
- 3 Cups Flour
- 2 Cups Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Cup Avocado Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Flax Seed
- 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips (or more if you’d like 😉) (I prefer to use Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips)
How to Make Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Preheat oven to 350° and bake 50-60 minutes. Feel free to turn this zucchini bread into zucchini bread muffins. Just add some super cute cupcake liners to the mix.
Now that you have all the ingredients ready, follow these easy steps to create the best chocolate zucchini bread.
Step 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your favorite (larger size) casserole dish or two loaf pans.
Step 2.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the grated zucchini, flour, sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, flax seed, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense loaf.
Step 3.
Fold the chocolate chips into the zucchini mixture.
Step 4.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Step 5.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Then, add some whipped cream, and bon appetit!
Zucchini Bread Tips and Tricks
- Add chopped nuts like pecans, almonds, or walnuts to the batter for added texture and more protein.
- If you prefer a healthier version, you can substitute some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or use a natural sweetener like coconut sugar, honey, or maple syrup instead of granulated sugar.
- This zucchini bread recipe provides a lovely crust on the outside of the loaf. If you prefer a more moist outside zucchini layer, cover the bread immediately after it gets out of the oven with foil. Once it cools down, cover it with plastic wrap to hold in the moisture.
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Conclusion
This best chocolate chip zucchini bread has the perfect blend of flavors that satisfies both the chocolate lover and the health-conscious individual 😉. Well, minus the sugar and flour ingredients! LOL! Enjoy its mouthwatering taste while savoring the fact that you’ve cleverly incorporated nutritious zucchini that your kiddos will never be able to find.
While great to eat in ANY season, if you get a chance to make this delicious chocolate chip summer zucchini bread, feel free to let me know what you think in the comments. I love hearing from you! 🤍