Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Amish-inspired zucchini bread. Moist and flavorful, this recipe combines shredded zucchini with warm spices and decadent chocolate chips for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (no need to remove the liquid)
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon salt
Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Baking Equipment and Ingredients – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray loaf pan with baking spray.
- Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients – Mix zucchini, oil, eggs, sugars, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients – Sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and baking powder over mixture. Add flour and mix gently.
- Step 4: Fold in Chocolate Chips – Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Step 5: Prepare for Baking – Pour batter into pan, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Step 6: Bake and Cool – Bake for 55-60 minutes, cool in pan, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For added texture, you can also include chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- This bread freezes well, so you can make a double batch and store one for later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Amish, Zucchini Bread, Chocolate Chip, Baking, Dessert
