Description
A healthy yet fluffy and rich chocolate zucchini bread, perfect for all those extra zucchini.
Ingredients
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- 1 apple or pear, pureed. About 1/2 cup (120ml)
- 1 egg, white and yolk separated
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1 1/2 cup (350ml) shredded zucchini
- 1 cup (115g) flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp (5ml) baking soda
- 1/4 tsp (2ml) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla
- 1 tsp (5ml) cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together pureed apple/pear, egg yolk, sugar, shredded zucchini, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer and set aside.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt. Alternate adding the flour and whipped egg whites to the zucchini mixture, stirring well before each addition.
- Pour batter into lightly oiled muffin tins or cake/bread pan and bake at 350F (175C) for 15-20 minutes for muffins, 40-50 minutes for cake/bread or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- For less sugar use 1/4 cup (60ml) honey and only 1/2 cup(100g) of sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Chocolate
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 60