Zucchini chocolate loaf (GF) (Edit recipe)

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Looking for a delicious loaf with added veggies? This is for those who need a chocolate fix. When I made this I was all for the Candied walnut topping but I do think this loaf is much better without it.

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PREP TIME

20 minutes

COOK TIME

45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

17

Serves: 8

Ingredients

1.5 cup Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour - Bob's Red Mill
1.5 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
1 Tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste
0.5 cup Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened
0.125 tsp Salt
5 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted, Melted
2 Egg
1 cup Zucchini, Shredded
0.25 cup Applesauce, Unsweetened
1 cup Granulated White Sugar
0.5 cup Brown Sugar

Walnut topping Optional

0.5 cup Walnuts
1 Tbsp Butter, Salted
0.125 cup Brown Sugar

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
**Optional Topping
In a small saucepan on medium heat add 1 tbsp butter, walnuts and brown sugar
Stir together and simmer for 10 minutes
The sugar will start to bubble and crystalize
Set to the side ( I'd make this while stirring the ingredients for the loaf)
Grate 1 medium zucchini
Take half of the grated zucchini and use a cheese cloth or kitchen towel to drain the excess water
The other half you won't drain as this will add moisture to your chocolate loaf
In a large bowl add melted butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar
Whip together either by hand or with a hand mixer until light and airy
Add in eggs one by one until thoroughly mixed
Slowly add in vanilla paste and maple syrup
Then sift the unsweetened cocoa powder into the wet mixture to eliminate any lumps
You'll use a spatula to fold the powder until everything in the bowl is homogeneous
Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt
Continue using your spatula to fold the mixture
Lastly, add the zucchini and apple sauce and fold in
In a loaf pan spray with avocado oil or any oil of your choice
Place parchment paper into the loaf pan
Pour the chocolate zucchini mixture into the loaf pan (if you are adding the walnut topping pour this on top and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes or until done

Notes

Only draining half the grated zucchini helps to add moisture to the loaf as cocoa powder can cause chalkiness

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	503
Fat:	14 g
Carbohydrates:	85 g
Protein:	10 g
Cholesterol:	23 g
Sodium:	227 mg
Fiber:	8 g
Sugars:	38 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.