With zucchini season in full swing, I’m excited to share one of my favorite ways to enjoy this versatile summer squash. First up, and arguable the most delicious, is incorporating it into a moist loaf of quick bread.
Trust me when I say my Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is simply the best, and it’s incredibly easy to make.
After all, we all need our veggies, and this treat is proof that they don’t need to be boring. I grated two small zucchinis and folded them right into the batter, simple, healthy, and absolutely mouthwatering!
The kiddos will ask for another piece and don’t feel guilty about enjoying a slice with breakfast.
Why we love it:
- It’s made with heart healthy olive oil (try it!!)
- Because we add dark chocolate (a healthier snack) – walnuts are also good. I didn’t have them so I added chocolate.
- Freezes well (slice and pull out of the freezer as needed)
- Includes 1 1/2 cups zucchini!
If you love quick breads, make sure to try my Brown Butter Banana Bread recipe too!
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup whole milk yogurt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup or more of chocolate chips or chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F
Grease a9×5-inch loaf pan and line center with parchment paper.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon,
In a medium bowl, whisk oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla together until combined.
Add zucchini and whisk. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir or whisk until combined. Don't over-mix.
Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips.
Pour mixture in to cake pan.
Bake for about 55 to 60 minutes. Allow to cool about an hour prior to slicing.
Freezes well and can be stored for several days if covered and then refrigerated.
4 Responses
You cut the zucchini in slices? Shouldn’t it be chopped finely?
Hi Amy, The recipe states that the zucchini should be shredded. Hope that helps!
I’m looking forward to making this recipe! Your photos are perfection. Do you have a cookbook? I’d love to buy one if you do. If you don’t have one to buy, you should!
Sorry for the long delay in getting back to you Beverly. I’m a one-man-band and have difficulty keeping up. Thank you .. I do not have a cookbook out as of yet ;)