Coconut Chip Zucchini Bread

Description: This is a different, not-too-sweet zucchini bread that I like because it doesn't have that "oiliness" I associate with most. Oh, and I just happen to love coconut, too! It has a nice fine texture and also happens to be loaded with chocolate chips. This recipe makes 2 loaves.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 cup chocolate chips (Ghirardelli's Double Chocolate Chips are good)
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 2 cups raw shredded zucchini

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine oil, eggs and sugar.
3. Add 1 cup of the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder, mixing well.
4. Stir in shredded zucchini and the remaining 2-1/4 cups flour; beat well.
5. Add vanilla, chocolate chips and coconut; stir to blend.
6. Divide batter between two greased loaf pans and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
7. Cool slightly, then remove from pans and place on baking racks to completely cool.