Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (2g) salt
  • 2 tsp (5g) ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (110g) vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large (100g) eggs
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (225g) grated zucchini
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Set the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease your 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Sift them if you see large clumps, and notice how the cinnamon makes the flour smell warm and spicy.
  3. Make a well in the center of the dry mix. Pour in the vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Stir with a spatula until the ingredients are just combined. Stop as soon as the flour streaks disappear to avoid a tough bread.
  5. Gently fold in the grated zucchini and your walnuts or chocolate chips. The batter should look mahogany colored with bright green flecks.
  6. Pour the batter into your pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Wait for the scent of toasted nuts and caramelized sugar to fill the room.
  8. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. It's done until it comes out clean or just a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  10. Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.