Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of flavors with Chocolate Chip Zucchini Banana Bread! This delightful loaf marries the sweetness of ripe bananas with the subtle earthy notes of fresh zucchini, all enriched by decadent chocolate chips. Ideal for breakfast, a cozy afternoon snack, or dessert, this recipe is a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas and garden-fresh zucchini. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, you can enjoy it warm or toasted with butter. This moist and flavorful bread is bound to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoons cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup canola oil
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8” x 4” loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer, combine canola oil and sugar until blended. Add the lightly beaten egg and mix well, then incorporate the grated zucchini.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry mixture and mashed banana until just combined; do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, tenting with foil after 35 minutes if browning too quickly. Cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 21mg