Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1/2 cup dried cranberries or chopped dates
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Grate the zucchinis, squeezing out some liquid, but not all.
- In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: sugar, brown sugar, oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet mix into the dry mix until just incorporated.
- Stir in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
For extra moisture, consider substituting half of the oil with applesauce. Use freshly grated zucchini for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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