Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread, a perfect combination of rich peanut butter and gooey chocolate chips, all nestled within a moist loaf that cleverly incorporates zucchini. This recipe is not only simple to make but also family-friendly—your kids will love the sweet chocolatey taste while you sneak in some veggies. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert, this bread comes together quickly, making it a fantastic option for busy weekdays or cozy family gatherings. Plus, the flavors deepen beautifully overnight, rewarding you with an even more delicious treat the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, peanut butter, brown sugar, honey, eggs, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; then fold in shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55–70 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg