If you’ve got a garden full of zucchini, and you’re not in the mood for another “healthy” situation, this chocolate chip zucchini bread with walnuts is the answer. It’s moist, tender, packed with melty chocolate chips, and the walnuts add just the right crunch. It’s the kind of loaf that even kids will eat happily, despit ethe fact that it contains actual vegetables (which is always a win!).
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
In another large bowl (or your stand mixer), egg, vegetable oil, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat until smooth.
Stir in zucchini, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool for 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the loaf, then remove from the pan and let it cool completely before slicing.