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Make guilt-free dark chocolate zucchini bread in the blender. It's a wholesome delight, sweetened with maple syrup & dates. Try it!

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread


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  • Author: jzmcbride
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf, 3 mini loaves or 12 muffins 1x

Description

Make guilt-free dark chocolate zucchini bread in the blender. It’s a wholesome delight, sweetened with maple syrup & dates. Try it!


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchini, ends cut off and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup tahina
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 3 Medjool dates, pits removed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspons baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (I like dark chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line 1 lb loaf pan with parchment paper. Or you can use disposable aluminum pans and spray them with oil.
  2. In a blender or food processor, add zucchini, cocoa powder and eggs. Combine well.
  3. Add flour, tahina, maple syrup, dates, vanilla, baking soda and salt. Blend until smooth.
  4. Fold 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the batter
  5. Pour batter into pan and top with remaining chocolate chips.
  6. Bake for 45 – 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely and serve.

Notes

  • Stor leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: recipe
  • Method: oven