Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread, a rich and moist quick bread that surprises with hidden veggies! This recipe seamlessly blends creamy peanut butter and melty chocolate chips with fresh zucchini, ensuring a delicious twist on traditional quick bread. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this versatile loaf can also be transformed into muffins for easy sharing. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, every bite is a treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 and 2/3 cups (208g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1/2 cup (125g) creamy peanut butter (processed or natural)
- 2/3 cup (133g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (113g) honey
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (80ml) milk (any kind), at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) shredded zucchini (no need to blot)
- 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the oil, peanut butter, brown sugar, honey, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips using a silicone spatula.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about an hour before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg