Chocolate Chip Orange Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Chip Orange Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Chip Orange Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

Dry:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

Wet:

• 2 large eggs

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• 1/4 cup orange juice (fresh preferred)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Zest of 1 large orange

• 1 ½ cups grated zucchini, lightly squeezed

Mix-ins:

• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• Optional: 1/4–1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

2. Whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Combine wet ingredients: beat eggs with white + brown sugar, then whisk in oil, orange juice, vanilla, and orange zest.

4. Add zucchini and fold in gently.

5. Combine wet + dry ingredients just until no streaks remain.
   Tip: reserve 2 tbsp of chocolate chips to sprinkle on top.

6. Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using).

7. Bake for 50–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean (melting chocolate may make it look moist — test multiple spots).

8. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

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Flavor Tips & Variations

• For stronger citrus, add 1–2 tsp orange extract or extra zest.

• Replace 1/2 cup flour with almond flour for richer texture.

• Drizzle optional glaze:
  Orange Glaze = 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 tbsp orange juice + pinch zest.

• Use dark chocolate chips for a less sweet, deeper flavor.

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Storage

• Room temp: 3–4 days, wrapped

• Refrigerated: up to 1 week

• Freezer: up to 2–3 months (wrap tightly)

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ANOTHER nice zucchini bread recipe to try !
Zucchini Bread Recipe Ingredients:
* 3 eggs
* 2 cups white sugar
* 1 cup vegetable oil
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 2 cups grated zucchini
* 1 cup chopped walnuts
* 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
* 1 tablespoon orange zest
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Zucchini Bread Recipe Instructions:

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy. Add sugar, and continue beating until well blended. Stir in oil, vanilla, zucchini, nuts, chocolate chips, and orange rind. Blend in sifted ingredients. Turn batter into two greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes, or until bread tests done. Remove loaves from pans, and cool. Chill before slicing.The zucchini bread recipe of chocolate chip is ready ...enjoy the bread ! Nice !
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Zucchini Bread I

Zucchini Bread Recipe

🥒 Classic Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup granulated sugar (or ¾ cup + ¼ cup brown sugar mix)

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (do not peel; lightly squeeze excess moisture)

• Optional mix-ins:

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

  • 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries

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Instructions

1. Prep:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment.

2. Dry ingredients:
   In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

3. Wet ingredients:
   In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light. Mix in oil, milk, and vanilla.

4. Add zucchini:
   Fold in the grated zucchini.

5. Combine:
   Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir just until smooth — do not overmix. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.

6. Bake:
   Pour into loaf pan and bake 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool:
   Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

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⭐ Tips for Best Results

• Use fresh zucchini; frozen can be watery.

• If batter looks too wet, add 1–2 Tbsp flour.

• For healthier version: replace ½ cup flour with whole wheat flour and swap oil for applesauce.

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Variations

Style	Replace/Do This
Chocolate	Add 3 Tbsp cocoa + chocolate chips
Lemon	Add lemon zest + glaze with lemon icing
Spiced Fall	Add cloves + raisins + brown sugar

OTHER RESOURCES

Ingredients

* 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 3 cups sugar
* 1 cup vegetable oil
* 4 eggs, beaten
* 1/3 cup water
* 2 cups grated zucchini
* 1 teaspoon lemon juice
* 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon and sugar. In a separate bowl, combine oil, eggs, water, zucchini and lemon juice. Mix wet ingredients into dry, add nuts and fold in.
Bake in 2 standard loaf pans, sprayed with nonstick spray, for 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean. Alternately, bake in 5 mini loaf pans for about 45 minutes. The zucchini bread recipe is ready...enjoy it !
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