Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons flax meal (+ 6 tablespoons water)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
• 1/2 cup vegan butter (or coconut oil, melted)
• 1/4 cup non-dairy milk (unsweetened)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups grated zucchini
• 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8.5" x 4.5" loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.

3. 3

   Add the ground flax and water to a small bowl and whisk together until combined. Set aside and allow the mixture to thicken.

4. 4

   In another separate medium bowl, mix together the sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla until well combined. Add the flax mixture and mix again.

5. 5

   Combine the wet and the dry ingredients. Fold in the chocolate chips and the zucchini.

6. 6

   Transfer the batter to the baking pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

7. 7

   Cool the loaf before removing it from the pan. Slice, serve, and enjoy!