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Easy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
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Easy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe

This Easy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is incredibly moist, soft, and packed with melty chocolate chips in every bite. Fresh grated zucchini keeps the loaf tender while warm cinnamon and vanilla add delicious homemade flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, dessert, or an afternoon treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Cooling Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate chip zucchini bread, chocolate zucchini loaf, easy zucchini bread recipe, homemade zucchini bread, moist zucchini bread, zucchini bread with chocolate chips
Servings: 10 Slices
Calories: 295kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated zucchini lightly squeezed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus extra for topping
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Fold in the grated zucchini, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts or pecans, if using.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the batter.
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Lightly squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini, but don't overdo it to keep the bread moist.
  • Toss the chocolate chips with a tablespoon of flour to help prevent them from sinking.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter for the softest texture.
  • Tent the loaf with foil if the top browns too quickly during baking.
  • Store only after the bread has cooled completely to preserve freshness.

Nutrition (Per Slice)

  • Calories: 295 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg
  • Sodium: 185mg
  • Potassium: 175mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Calcium: 42mg
  • Iron: 2mg