Chocolate Zucchini Bread

 

Wondering what to do with all that zucchini?  If you think you are tired of traditional zucchini bread, here's a delicious chocolate zucchini bread recipe you will love!

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Combine dry ingredients:

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1 tsp salt

2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp baking powder

3/4 cup cocoa 

Mix together wet ingredients:

3 eggs

1/2 cup of oil or for low fat 1 1/2 cup applesauce

3 cups shredded zucchini, if frozen thaw and drain before adding

Add your favorite chocolate chips and nuts if desired

Mix wet with dry ingredients and add to loaf pans.  Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Test for doneness.

Variation use 3 tsp cinnamon and 2 tsp vanilla extract in place of cocoa.