Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A classic chocolate zucchini bread with a bit of a healthy twist that is still kid approved!
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ tablespoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼-½ cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups shredded zucchini water squeezed out
- ½ cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine oil, syrup, vanilla, and eggs. In a separate bowl, combine the baking soda, salt, baking powder, flours, and cocoa powder.
- Stir into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add zucchini, chocolate chips, and nuts, if using. Fold into batter.
- Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with no raw batter.
Notes
This recipe bakes up nicely as a muffin too! Just prepare a muffin tin by greasing or using liners and drop the bake time to 20 minutes or so.