Chocolate & Zucchini Bread

IngredientsPrint recipe

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 oz apple sauce
• 1/4 cup coffee or espresso
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the eggs with the melted butter, canola oil, vanilla extract, apple sauce, coffee, and brown sugar. Beat until smooth using the paddle attachment.
4. Add the remaining dry ingredients. Beat until smooth.
5. Add the shredded zucchini and 2/3 of the chocolate chips. Beat until just combined.
6. Pour batter into loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top.
7. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.