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Moist Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe Easy Warm Spiced Loaf

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A moist and tender zucchini bread with warm spices and melty chocolate chips, perfect for cozy breakfasts or snacks. This easy recipe balances subtle spice with fresh zucchini sweetness and stays moist for days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled (can substitute coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (about 2 medium) zucchini, grated and lightly squeezed to remove excess water
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater. Press lightly with a towel to remove excess moisture and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk melted and cooled butter with brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently until just combined. Fold in grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Letting the bread rest overnight improves flavor as spices meld. Toss chocolate chips in a little flour before folding in to prevent sinking. Use room temperature eggs and butter for better rise. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips. Frozen zucchini can be used if thawed and squeezed well.

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