Whole Wheat Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
- 3 cups shredded zucchini (locally grown/organic)
- 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour (such as Bob's Red Mill)
- 1 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder (not dutch process)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs (organic/cage-free)
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup organic raw cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (Guittard's Extra Dark Chips)
- Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Line two 9x5 loaf pans with parchment. Set aside.
- Place the shredded zucchini on a couple paper towels to absorb some (but not all) moisture. Press a paper towel on top as well. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla together until completely combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and lightly whisk until combined.
- Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the zucchini.
- Pour/spoon batter into prepared baking pan. Top with dark chocolate chips.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the pans to a wire rack to cool completely. Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Make ahead tip: Bread freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before serving.rnrnEnjoy!
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/38252-whole-wheat-double-chocolate-zucchini-bread (may not work)