First weekend of summer = success! I went for my first run in a week (omg so hot outside) and got in a few ten mile bike rides too. I also baked…a lot.
Confession: I have seven recipes in my drafts right now that I haven’t posted yet. Seven, people! I’m doing all I can do to restrain myself from posting them all at once.
Maybe this is going to become a recipe blog?
I’m okay with that.
So this bread!
Mmm mmm mmm.
Now that we are moving I’m on a mission to use up things in the pantry and fridge! I found some zucchini in the freezer from my garden last summer that was lookin’ pretty old. Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread was born.
We’ve got a basic chocolate zucchini bread recipe with some white whole wheat flour and greek yogurt! Plus some real sugar and eggs because I don’t find anything wrong with them. Just try not to eat the whole loaf in one sitting.
Like I almost did.
Isn’t that hot pad adorable? I found it hiding in the drawer!
Today I’m going to plant this year’s garden! I can’t wait to have farm fresh produce to use!
- 1c white whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2c brown sugar
- 1/4c white sugar
- 1 1/2 c shredded zucchini
- 2 eggs
- 1/2c greek yogurt (could sub sour cream)
- 1/4c sunflower oil (could sub canola)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a bread pan. In a small bowl, mix flour, salt, baking soda, and cocoa. Chop the chocolate chips slightly and add them to the flour too.
- In a mixer, add eggs, vanilla, and sugars. When mixed, add greek yogurt. Then add the zucchini, then add the flour mixture.
- Once it's mixed, spoon or pour it into the greased pan. Top with more chocolate chips and 1 tbsp of brown sugar. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let sit at least 10 minutes before taking out of the pan.
sorry wheres the zucchini in recipe? just so now how much 2 add 😛
Hahahaha I forgot to add it, oh my gosh. Thanks Lucy!
thats fine 🙂 i made this yesterday and used carrot instead of zucchini (coz i didnt have any..bummer) and its amazing its liek a healhtier option for carrot cake.I then did an apple and ginger version but in muffin cases…im hooked its amazing thank you! xox
I’m so happy you like it! That made my day! 🙂
Stop making me jealous! I still have class until Wednesday this week and then exams until the 24th. 🙁 But baking this is absolutely more important than studying, no? 😉 Looks delicious!
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That is so late! But hopefully you start school fairly late then? Thanks Emma 🙂
This looks amazing Leigha <3 And omigosh I love the hot pad 🙂
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This looks amazing! And delicious bread+long runs were a combo made in heaven, haha.
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Yes. Long runs definitely deserve bread. 🙂
*Insert emoji with big eyes and tongue sticking out*
Please gift me with your ability to make gorgeous, delicious, mouth-watering food. I WANT THIS BREAD IN MY FACE RIGHT NOW. <—aka "this looks yummy".
Love ya!
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Dude I totally would send you some if it wouldn’t get bad while on its way to Georgia. Maybe you just have to come visit me and I can make you some 🙂 🙂 love you too!
I’m not a huge fan of chocolate, but this looks so delightful! And yesss I’m so excited for all your recipes!
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I used to be a total chocoholic but I don’t really crave it anymore! Eating a chocolate bar everyday will do that to ya 😉
Yes yes yes yes yes. That is all.
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Okay so today I randomly bought some zucchini at the store thinking ‘Man I really need to eat more zucchini or do something with zucchini,’ and my mom was totally making fun of me. She was betting I wouldn’t use it. Now I have the perfect recipe. Plus, anything with ‘double chocolate’ in the name has my name written all over it. I absolutely love your pictures too! You’ve got quite the eye! I hope you have a lovely week x
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Let me know if you make it. Having someone make one of your recipes is seriously the best feeling ever, haha! You too 🙂
So much chocolate. I love it! Then again I’m a chocolate fanatic. The bread looks absolutely amazing!
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Thanks girly 🙂
this looks amazing! i definitely would not hate it if you became a recipe blog!
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I wouldn’t either, but then I would hate if I ran out of recipes to post!
This looks amazing Leigha!! I also wanted to let you know that I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspirational Blogger Award. I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog and think you totally deserve it! If you’re interested in participating, just visit my post and read the rules, I look forward to reading your post!! 🙂 http://asunshinyday.com/inspiring-blogger-award/
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Aww, thanks Mai-Lis! Loved your post! 🙂
Love the extra touch of chocolate chips!
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It is what makes these “double” chocolate 🙂
This.Looks.So.Good!
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Thanks girly 🙂 <3
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This needs to be in my stomach immediately.
haha when my garden zucchini comes I’ll make you a loaf:)