Zucchini Bread (2 versions)

We planted 1 hill of zucchini.  Of course, you know what that means!  We have more zucchini than we know what to do with.  I made two different versions of the Lion House Zucchini Bread (adapted recipes for less oil).  They both turned out delicious!  The only problem now is that I'm pretty much home alone for the weekend.  I hope my men return soon to help me eat it!

Zucchini Bread
Adapted from Lion House
3 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
3 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup sour cream, buttermilk, or plain yogurt
2 cups sugar
1 T. vanilla
2 cups zucchini, grated
1 cup walnuts, chopped, optional

Grease well 2 large 8x4" loaf pans.  Set aside.  In large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.  Set aside.  In separate mixing bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy.  Add oil, sugar, vanilla, and zucchini; mix well.  Add flour mixture and mix just until moist. (overmixing causes tunnels and a course texture.)  Fold in nuts.  Pour into prepared pan or pans.  (Pans should be about 2/3 full.)  Bake at 350 for approximately 60 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.  Do not overbake.  Serves 10-12.

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Adapted from Lion House
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 cups zucchini, grated
3 cups flour, all purpose
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup sour cream, buttermilk, or plain yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Prepare two 8x4" loaf pans by greasing and flouring or by lining with parchment paper.  Melt unsweetened chocolate and set aside.  Wash and grate zucchini; set aside.  Measure flour, salt, soda, baking powder, and cinnamon into a bowl, stir, and set aside.  Place eggs in mixing bowl and beat.  Add the sugars, oil, melted chocolate, and vanilla; beat until creamy.  Add the zucchini and stir together.  Mix in dry ingredients until incorporated.  Add the chocolate chips and mix in.  Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 60 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.