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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Bread

Moist Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Bread You'll Crave

This Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and zucchini for a moist, delicious treat that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Choose overripe for optimal flavor.
  • 1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry Remove excess water to avoid a gummy loaf.
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed Offers sweetness and helps maintain moisture.
  • 1 piece large egg Binds ingredients and enhances richness.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Elevates flavor.
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure.
  • 1 tsp baking soda Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 tsp salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Adds warmth to the flavor.
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Melty pockets of chocolate.

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture thoroughly.
  3. Mash bananas in a small bowl until mostly smooth, leaving some lumps.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  5. Add egg and vanilla to the butter-sugar mixture, then fold in mashed bananas and zucchini.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  7. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  8. Carefully fold in chocolate chips, then pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until golden brown, testing with a toothpick.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to avoid sogginess. Consider adding nuts for extra crunch.

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