Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups finely shredded zucchini
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated white sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
• 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa, spooned and leveled
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Line a 9x5" (23x13cm) loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla* just until combined.

3. 3

   Sift in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt and stir to combine.

4. 4

   Take shredded zucchini and squeeze one time lightly with your hand. Discard excess liquid. Add zucchini and chocolate chips to the batter and stir in to combine.

5. 5

   Transfer to the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick centered in the middle comes out clean. Do not overbake. Let cool to room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.