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Moist Homemade Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Bread

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A moist and flavorful banana bread with zucchini and melty mini chocolate chips, perfect for a comforting breakfast or snack. This easy recipe combines wholesome ingredients for a tender, sweet loaf with a modern twist.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (can substitute melted coconut oil)
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ¼ cups)
  • 1 medium zucchini, finely grated (about 1 cup), excess moisture squeezed out
  • 1 cup (170g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or oil and line with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini finely and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel or paper towel.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, whisk vegetable oil and granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and mashed bananas into the wet mixture.
  6. Fold the grated zucchini gently into the wet ingredients until evenly combined.
  7. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and fold together gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Reserve ¼ cup (40g) of chocolate chips. Fold the remaining ¾ cup (130g) into the batter gently.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes on the middle rack. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick at 55 minutes; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough loaf. Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent sogginess. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Mini chocolate chips distribute better and melt into pockets of gooey goodness. Let bread cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free blend. For vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free chocolate chips and oil.

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