Description
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf combining fresh zucchini, creamy peanut butter, and sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this bread is both wholesome and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, peanut butter, brown sugar, honey, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Fold in shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55 to 70 minutes, covering with foil halfway to prevent over-browning. Test doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in pan for 1 hour, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread.
- Drain zucchini well to prevent excess moisture.
- Check oven temperature and baking time to avoid dryness or underbaking.
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Optional: Add nuts, dried fruits, or spices like nutmeg for variety.
- Substitute whole wheat or gluten-free flour for dietary needs.
- Use vegan substitutes like flax eggs and plant-based milk if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-70 minutes
- Category: Bread, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12th of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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