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The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe

The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe ever! Super moist, soft, and loaded with chocolate chips; it’s a tasty way to use up zucchini.

The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe ever! Super moist, soft, and loaded with chocolate chips; it's a tasty way to use up zucchini.

Homemade zucchini bread with lots of chocolate chips is definitely a family favourite in this household.

Moist, fluffy bread dotted with chocolate chips and a hint of spice is what summer dreams are made of.

This quick bread recipe is the perfect way to use up all the fruit of your zucchini plants. Much tastier than zucchini noodles too!

We enjoy this chocolate zucchini bread in the morning for breakfast, or after dinner with a mug of hot coffee.

Zucchini bread tastes like whatever you mix in it, the zucchini itself tends cook away into the bread, leaving it very moist.

Since we use chocolate chips and warming spices, that is what this bread tastes like. It’s great for picky eaters!

The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe ever! Super moist, soft, and loaded with chocolate chips; it's a tasty way to use up zucchini.
The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe ever! Super moist, soft, and loaded with chocolate chips; it's a tasty way to use up zucchini.

Why you will LOVE this Zucchini Bread Recipe

There’s just nothing better than zucchini bread, especially when it’s loaded with chocolate chips. When your garden gives you loads of zucchini, it’s time to make bread! Here is why you will LOVE this chocolate chip zucchini bread recipe:

  • Moist and super flavourful!
  • Hidden veggies for picky eaters
  • Easy to double or triple
  • Freezes well
  • Great way to use up all those zucchinis from your garden!
The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe ever! Super moist, soft, and loaded with chocolate chips; it's a tasty way to use up zucchini.

Tips for Making the BEST Zucchini Bread

  • Don’t squeeze out the liquid from the zucchini as it gives the bread extra moisture.
  • Don’t peel the zucchini. It adds nutrients and the pretty green specks you find throughout the bread.
  • Don’t overmix the batter! Over mixing will lead to dense bread. Mix until just well combined and no further.
  • If the top starts to darken before the loaf is done, tent a piece of foil on top.
  • Keep the oven door shut while baking, opening the oven door can drop the temperature quickly, and cause the bread to sink.
  • Test the bread with a toothpick before taking it out of the oven. If the bread is undercooked it will sink.
The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe ever! Super moist, soft, and loaded with chocolate chips; it's a tasty way to use up zucchini.

How to Store Zucchini Bread

You can store Zucchini Bread in an airtight container or plastic wrap right out on the counter for up to four days. Avoid storing int he refrigerator as that can dry the bread out.

If you need to store it for longer, this zucchini bread freezes well. Freeze the cooled bread in a freezer bag with the air removed, or in an airtight container for 2-3 months.

To freeze individual slices, slice the bread and freeze the slices in a freezer bag with parchment or wax paper in between.

Reheat it by the slice or as a whole loaf in the microwave for 30-second intervals until warmed through.

The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe ever! Super moist, soft, and loaded with chocolate chips; it's a tasty way to use up zucchini.

About the Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Flour – Spoon and level the flour when measuring it, otherwise you’ll wind up with dense bread.

Eggs – Make sure your eggs are at room temperature before starting.

Zucchini – 1 cup shredded zucchini, packed should be about one medium zucchini. You can use a box grater or food processor to get this job done.

Oil – You can also use melted butter here for added flavour, just make sure its cooled before mixing in.

Sugar – Just use plain old granulated sugar. (Can also substitute with your favourite granulated sugar substitute or or brown sugar.)

Spices – Cinnamon and nutmeg add a lot of flavour and warmth to the bread.

Baking Soda & Baking Powder – Leavens the bread, make sure they are still active so your quick bread rises.

Salt – Helps to balance all the flavours and make em shine.

Vanilla Extract – Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavour, but artificial is just fine too.

Chocolate Chips – I used semi sweet chocolate chips, but you could use dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips instead. If you don’t like chocolate, try swapping with walnuts, peanuts, dried cranberries or raisins.

The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe ever! Super moist, soft, and loaded with chocolate chips; it's a tasty way to use up zucchini.

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The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe ever! Super moist, soft, and loaded with chocolate chips; it's a tasty way to use up zucchini.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Yields: 1 loaf, 10 servings | Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 65 mins

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup grated zucchini
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread ingredients.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper with cooking spray.

2. Grate zucchini on the large holes of your box grater. Drain the grated zucchini through a fine-mesh sieve.

Dry ingredients in a bowl.

3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Wet ingredients being whisked together.

4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Batter being whisked.

4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined.

Batter in a bowl with chocolate chips and shredded zucchini.

5. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.

Zucchini bread batter in a loaf pan, with chocolate chips sprinkled on top.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. You can sprinkle over the top of the bread with more chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread in a loaf pan.

7. Remove the loaf from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes in the pan.

The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe ever! Super moist, soft, and loaded with chocolate chips; it's a tasty way to use up zucchini.

8. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Enjoy!

The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe
Yield: 1 Loaf

The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, then grease the parchment paper with cooking spray.

    Grate zucchini on the large holes of your box grater. Drain the grated zucchini through a fine-mesh sieve.

    In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

    In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

    Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined.

    Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 65 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

    Remove the loaf from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes in the pan. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

    Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

10

Serving Size:

1 Slice

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 318Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 220mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 2gSugar: 27gProtein: 4g

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The BEST Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe ever! Super moist, soft, and loaded with chocolate chips; it's a tasty way to use up zucchini.

Megan

Monday 23rd of September 2024

Can you use this same recipe for muffins instead of bread ?

Elizabeth Lampman

Tuesday 24th of September 2024

Yes! Bake for 21-23 minutes.

Walker Kerwin

Friday 16th of August 2024

I made this and it was gone in under 20 minutes. My neighbor, a friend, and myself all managed to have a piece and they took the rest home for later. It is melt in your mouth good. Thanks for the recipe.

cheryl

Monday 1st of July 2024

I made this and all of the chocolate chips went to the bottom and stuck to the pan. Any suggestions?

Walker Kerwin

Friday 16th of August 2024

@cheryl, If you dust the chocolate chips with a small amount of flour before adding them to the batter, they will be more likely to be evenly distributed in the final product.

Michele Kennedy

Friday 2nd of August 2024

@Eliizabeth Lampman, I forgot to drain my zucchini. I've made other recipes and didn't have to drain it. That's why I forgot. It's in the oven now. Will it be ok ? I hope so.

Elizabeth Lampman

Friday 5th of July 2024

This can happen if the batter is too thin. So make sure you are accurately measuring the flour, as well as draining the zucchini really well. It may help to place the shredded zucchini in a clean towel or cheesecloth and squeeze it out really well by hand.

Felicia

Tuesday 21st of May 2024

Very good but it doesn’t have the same dark color. Next time I’ll add more zucchini & nuts. Can I use brown sugar?

Thanks!!

Elizabeth Lampman

Wednesday 22nd of May 2024

Yes, brown sugar will work.

Lisa Bourque

Wednesday 10th of August 2022

Move over banana bread zucchini chocolate chip bread is in town. The title of best is worthy. Made this for a family vacation quick snack. Everyone loved it. Added nuts. Easy and tasty. Cinnamon and nutmeg were lovely. Several requests for the recipe and happily shared the link.

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