Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 cups finely grated zucchini (packed and not squeezed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup (honey or agave)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder (aluminum free)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup cacao powder
  • 2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
  • Cooking spray (I use Misto)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, line 9 x 5 loaf pan with unbleached parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add egg, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder and salt; whisk well until combined.
  • Add cacao powder and whisk until well combined.
  • Add grated zucchini and stir.
  • Add flour and mix gently with a spatula just enough to combine. Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips and gently give just a few stirs.
  • Pour batter into previously prepared loaf pan and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips on top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack to cool off for 10 minutes. Holding onto the flaps of parchment paper remove healthy zucchini bread from a loaf pan and let it cool off more before slicing with sharp serrated knife.