Description
This Easy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread recipe is a delightful treat that perfectly balances the sweetness of chocolate chips with the subtle freshness of zucchini. Moist, tender, and oh-so-delicious, this bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (270g) finely grated zucchini (about 1 1/2 medium zucchini)
2 cups (264g) all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup (82g) sour cream
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips, plus more for sprinkling on top
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F and grease and line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper.
Grate 1 1/2 cups of zucchini, then squeeze out the water. Set aside the squeezed zucchini.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugars. Mix in the sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and zucchini.
Pour in the dry ingredients and gently mix with a rubber spatula.
Add the chocolate chips and continue to gently mix.
Pour the batter into the pan and spread it even.
Top with more chocolate and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.
Cool the bread in the pan for 30-40 minutes.
Top with flaky sea salt, slice, and enjoy.
Notes
Grate the zucchini finely: Finely grated zucchini incorporates better into the batter and results in a more evenly textured bread.
Don’t overbake: Keep a close eye on the baking time! Overbaking will dry out your bread.
Let it cool completely: Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing. This allows the crumb to set and makes for neater slices.
Use the toothpick test: Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf to check for doneness. If it comes out clean, your bread is ready.
Grease and flour the pan well: This is important or your bread will stick!
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Bread