Whole Wheat Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Anyone else growing some zucchini in their garden this summer? Zucchini is a great veggie to sneak into recipes without even tasting it. That’s the best when it comes to kids!! I was looking for something my kids could enjoy that was still going to provide some good nutrition. This did the trick!! I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we do!

Ingredients:

2.5 cups shredded, unpeeled zucchini

1 2/3 cup whole wheat flour

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

2 large eggs

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/2 cup melted butter

1/3 cup pure maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 10” loaf pan. Use cheesecloth to squeeze as much liquid out of the shredded zucchini as you can. Set aside. Whisk together flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside. Whisk together the eggs, almond milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add the zucchini and dry ingredients, then fold in the chocolate chips. The batter should be quite thick, but still wet. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Let the loaf cool for 15 minutes in the pan before removing it. Serve warm or cooled. Enjoy!