Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (2g) baking powder
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large (100g) eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (220g) grated zucchini, loosely packed
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for a 'sling' lift.
  3. Grate the zucchini using the medium hole of your grater; do not squeeze the water out.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until no clumps remain.
  5. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the grated zucchini and ¾ cup of chocolate chips. Mix only until the zucchini is evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips across the surface.
  9. Bake for 50–60 minutes. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  10. Allow the bread to cool in the pan before removing and slicing.