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Moist Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread with Walnuts

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A moist and tender zucchini chocolate chip bread with walnuts that balances indulgence and wholesomeness, perfect for brunch or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar (can substitute half with brown sugar)
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis), squeezed gently to remove excess moisture
  • 1 cup (170g) mini chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts, toasted
  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg or a handful of shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Wash, dry, and grate 2 medium zucchinis. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and gently squeeze out some excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with sugar until smooth. Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in grated zucchini, mini chocolate chips, and toasted walnuts carefully.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy bread. Use mini chocolate chips for better melt and distribution. Toast walnuts lightly for enhanced flavor. Avoid overmixing batter to keep bread tender. Start checking doneness at 50 minutes. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and reduce zucchini slightly. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and vegan chocolate chips.

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