DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD

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Everything for this decadent and veggie packed quick bread can be done in the food processor - no bowl washing required! Adapted from http://thehungryartist.wordpress.com/2012/05/02/monthly-lego-build-and-double-chocolate-zucchini-bread-with-secret-ingredient/

Provided by YummySmellsca

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 2h

Yield 1 8x5 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup about 1 oz fresh spinach, cooked
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup demerara sugar
150 g dessert style tofu (I used Sunrise Soya Custard Flavour)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder (optional but nummy!)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
3/4 cup barley flour
3/4 cup oat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 medium zucchini, shredded
1/3 cup large chocolate chips
1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and grease an 8x5" loaf pan.
  • In a food processor, puree the spinach, oil, banana, applesauce, sugar, tofu and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add the salt, cinnamon, chili powder and cocoa and puree until smooth.
  • Pulse in the flours, baking soda and baking powder until just combined, then pulse in the zucchini, chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds.
  • Scrape into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until it tests done.
  • Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then unmould onto a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.3, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 168.3, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 10.4, Protein 5.6

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