Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp melted and cooled coconut oil, (plus more for greasing loaf pan)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini ((about 2 medium zucchinis))
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate morsels

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9x5 loaf pan with coconut oil and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut sugar, 2 tbsp. coconut oil, eggs, applesauce and vanilla extract. Whisk together until well-blended.
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and stir to combine, taking care not to over-stir.
  • Add the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips and fold into the mixture until well-blended.
  • Pour the mixture into the greased loaf pan and spread evenly.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a knife or toothpick comes out clean from the center of the loaf.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let rest in for 10 minutes. If desired, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.