Chocolate Zucchini Loaf 

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchini, shredded (about 1.5 cups shredded)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup almond butter (or whichever nut or seed butter you prefer)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 Tbsp cup cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp almond flour
  • 1/4 cup hemp hearts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt

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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Shred zucchini using a food processor or cheese grater.
  2. Squeeze the zucchini very well thru cheesecloth to remove liquid.
  3. Next, mix the zucchini with the rest of the ingredients until they are well combined well.
  4. Pour the batter into one 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick poked into the center of the loaf comes out dry.
  5. Let the loaf cool, cut it into slices and serve!


Source:

Adapted from Manitoba Harvest
Image: foodbabbles.com