ZUCCHINI CHIP LOAVES

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This bread has won many ribbons at our fall fair. The recipe yields two nicely spiced loaves-one for eating and one for sharing. I like to make it for family and friends. -Chantelle Ross, Forest Grove, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 large eggs
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup raisins, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, zucchini, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips and raisins if desired., Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaves in plastic and foil. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.