Description
A delightful combination of chocolate sweetness and zucchini’s subtle earthiness, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, grate zucchini finely and squeeze out excess moisture if watery. Customize with spices or nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg