Adapted from Martha Stewart’s Zucchini-Applesauce Chocolate-Chip Loaf.
Author:Charity
Ingredients
Scale
Nonstick cooking spray or butter for pan
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups grated zucchini (from 1 large zucchini)
2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare pans with cooking spray or greasing with butter.
In a large bowl beat the eggs, then blend in oil, applesauce, sugar and vanilla. Fold in zucchini. Using a metal sifter over the bowl, add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir until the mixture is not quite together then add chocolate chips.
Fill muffin tins 3/4 full and bake for approximately 10 minutes, depending on the size and shape of your pan.