½cupvegetable oil, safflower, almond, or coconut oil
2eggs
1 ½teaspoonsvanilla
1 ¼cupflour
¼cupcocoa powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
⅛teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspooncinnamon
½teaspoonsalt
2cupszucchinishredded, peeled or unpeeled
1cupchocolate chunksor chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray. If you prefer, you can also line the pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil.
Gradually add in eggs and vanilla.
Combine dry ingredients.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just blended.
Stir in zucchini and chocolate pieces or chips.
Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 65-75 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Remove from oven and place on a wire rack.
Cool 10-15 minutes in pan then remove from pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE
Store the bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, refrigerate it to keep it fresh and moist.Freeze the cooled loaf (or individual slices), wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and sealed in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.For more recipe tips and variations see above.