Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Step 1

First, preheat the oven to 350 and line a 9' x 5" x 3" loaf pan with parchment paper , leaving excess to form handles on the long sides.

Step 2

In a large bowl, add the softened butter, sugar and honey. Using an electric mixer on HIGH for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Next, add the eggs and beat just until combined.

Step 4

Finally, place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel, wrap it up like a ball and squeeze the excess water out. Wring it 2-3 times to get rid of all of the water that you can. Measure the zucchini again and ensure you have 1 cup.

Step 5

Add the grated zucchini to the wet ingredients, and stir to combine.

Step 6

Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt evenly over the surface, adn then stir to combine. Stir in the chocolate chips last, but save a few for decorating the top of the bread.

Step 7

Scrape the zucchini bread batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.

Step 8

Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only moist crumb clinging to it.

Step 9

Let the zucchini bread cool in the pan, and then slice to serve.