How to Make Chocolate Chip Orange Zucchini Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and unique way to use up that surplus zucchini from the garden? Look no further than this Chocolate Chip Orange Zucchini Bread recipe! This delightful loaf is packed with flavor and moisture, thanks to the addition of fresh zucchini, zesty orange, and sweet chocolate chips. It's a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet while still satisfying your sweet tooth.

This recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack. The combination ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 9x5-inch loaves

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and baking powder together in a bowl.
  • Beat eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat until well blended. Stir in zucchini, oil, walnuts, chocolate chips, orange zest, and vanilla. Blend in flour mixture. Divide batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let cool slightly before removing loaves from the pans. Chill loaves in the refrigerator before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    339 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 188mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 147mg