Best 5 Better Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of chocolate chip zucchini bread, where moist, tender zucchini bread meets the irresistible indulgence of chocolate chips. This classic recipe, elevated with the addition of zucchini, offers a delightful twist on a beloved favorite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, let us guide you through selecting the perfect recipe that suits your taste and skill level. Discover the secrets to creating a loaf that's perfectly golden-brown on the outside and bursting with chocolaty, zucchini-infused goodness on the inside. Get ready to transform your kitchen into a bakery as we unveil the best recipes for the ultimate chocolate chip zucchini bread experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Received from a friend many years ago and love it!

Provided by colagal

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups grated zucchini
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Grease and flour two 4x8-inch loaf pans.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl until light and foamy; mix in vegetable oil, sugar, vanilla extract, and zucchini until thoroughly combined.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together in a separate bowl.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the zucchini mixture.
  • Mix in chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaves comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to finish cooling on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 248.5 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Moist zucchini bread gets a simple makeover with chocolate chips.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
One 8-ounce zucchini (about 1 large), grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Canola nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the pan

Steps:

  • Adjust rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the butter, oil, vanilla and eggs in a medium bowl. Fold in the zucchini.
  • Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Gently stir the zucchini mixture in to the flour mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Coat an 8 1/2-inch-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray then spoon the batter into the pan, smoothing out the top with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake, rotating about halfway through, until puffed and golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • Cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack.

BETTER CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Traditional zucchini bread using some healthy alternatives but still moist and delicious. If loaves get too dark when cooking, cover the loaf pans with aluminum foil.

Provided by Emma

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup ground flax seed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup applesauce
½ cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups grated zucchini, or more to taste
½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
  • Whisk flour, flax, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat white sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together in another bowl. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture until batter is well-mixed. Fold zucchini and chocolate chips into batter; pour batter into prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing loaves from pans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 274.2 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread. Super moist, soft and loaded with chocolate chips! A great way to use up zucchini from your garden!

Provided by Kelley Simmons

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
1 egg
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt or sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup zucchini (shredded)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan with non stick cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, both sugars, greek yogurt and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold gently. Do not over mix.
  • Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Take the loaf out of the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Slice bread and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 187 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI BREAD



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Every summer my mother and I try to bake as many loaves of this chocolate chip zucchini bread as possible. It's hard-my five children eat them as soon as they're cool enough. -Beth Sine, Faulkner, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 large eggs
1 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the remaining ingredients., Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful zucchini bread, use freshly grated zucchini.
  • Squeeze the excess moisture from the grated zucchini before adding it to the batter. This will prevent the bread from being too wet.
  • Use a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour for a more nutritious bread.
  • Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm and inviting flavor.
  • For a sweeter bread, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • For a more indulgent bread, add a cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Zucchini bread is a delicious and versatile quick bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. By following these tips, you can create a moist, flavorful, and nutritious zucchini bread that everyone will love.

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