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Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Zucchini Bread Bites

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These moist and tender banana zucchini bread bites are a perfect blend of ripe bananas, finely grated zucchini, and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. They are quick to make, flavorful, and ideal for snacks or breakfast treats.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 medium zucchini, finely grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (canola or sunflower oil preferred)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your mini muffin tin by spraying it with non-stick spray or lining with paper liners.
  2. Grate the zucchini using the fine side of a box grater or microplane. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
  4. In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth but still a bit chunky. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  5. Fold the grated, drained zucchini into the wet ingredients gently to combine.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
  8. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Let the bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeezing the zucchini thoroughly is essential to avoid soggy bites. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bites tender. High-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips melt better and enhance flavor. Baking times may vary; start checking at 15 minutes. Store cooled bites in an airtight container; they keep 2 days at room temperature, up to a week refrigerated, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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