Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
It’s officially zucchini season and I’m loving it! It all started last week when a friend gave me a huge – organically grown no less- zucchini from her garden. Mmmm . . . what to make? So many choices . . .
Finally I made my decision, and first up for the season is an old classic favorite- Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread. Sweet breads are fun and easy to make; this one doesn’t even require an electric mixer. Just mix and bake for all the goodness of zucchini bread filled with chocolate chips and walnuts if you like {the nuts are my favorite part.}.
This recipe makes 2 loaves. You’ll probably want to eat one warm out of the oven with a cold glass of milk. You can share the other with a friend, or freeze it for later.
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
2 cups grated fresh zucchini
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
3 eggs lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnut (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Spray 2 loaf pans (8×4) with cooking spray.
In a large bowl combine the zucchini, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. In a separate bowl combine the flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir the flour mix into the zucchini until completely combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.{Note- I like to leave a few nuts to sprinkle on top the loaves before they bake.} Pour evenly into the two prepared pans.
Bake 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove pans to a wire rack and cool about 10-15 minutes before removing from pans.
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