ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- ½ cup olive oil (plus more for greasing pan)
- ⅔ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup applesauce
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Grease a loaf pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant coffee,baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, cinnamon,nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Add grated zucchini and mix to combine.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until combined. Mix in the eggs and beat until light yellow. Whisk in the applesauce.
- Gently mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined. Foldin the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the mixture to your greased loaf pan, ensuring the mixture meets all corners of the pan. Smooth the top, and dot with extra chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove from the pan and allow to cool fully on a cooling rack. Slice and enjoy!
