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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

A classic chocolate zucchini bread with a bit of a healthy twist that is still kid approved!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices

Equipment

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. 
 
Keyword chocolate, chocolate zucchini bread, Quick Bread, zucchini, zucchini bread
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