Author Notes: I added some nuts and shredded coconut to the mix as coconut helps with lactation and nuts keep you feelings full longer. I added chocolate because well…chocolate and Madecasse was nice enough to send me a box full of chocolate and baking goodies recently! The bread is super moist and the texture is to die for- moist, crunchy, chewy with pockets of melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate hidden in between bites. My plan is to make a new loaf of bread every few days and keep slices of it on my night stand for those late night hunger pangs. I might add some fenugreek powder or chia seeds to the next batch as they are also helpful for lactation. Enjoy! —Milk and Cardamom
Makes: 1 9×5 loaf
Ingredients
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1 1/2
cups zucchini, shredded
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1
cup all purpose flour
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1/2
cup cocoa powder
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3/4
teaspoon baking soda
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1/4
teaspoon baking powder
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1/4
teaspoon salt
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1/4
teaspoon espresso powder
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3
eggs
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1/4
cup coconut oil,melted
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1/4
cup plain yogurt
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1/4
cup brown sugar
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1/4
cup granulated sugar
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1
teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4
cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
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1/4
cup pecans, chopped
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1/4
cup walnuts, chopped
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3/4
cup dark chocolate, chopped
Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease 9×5 loaf pan with butter and set aside
- Shred zucchini and place in a tea towel. Wring out all the water and set aside
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt and espresso powder
- In a small bowl whisk together eggs, melted coconut oil, yogurt, brown sugar, white sugar and vanilla extract until well combined
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well. Mix in shredded coconut, pecans, walnuts and chocolate
- Pour batter into greased loaf pan and bake for 60-90 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle. Cool on rack for 15-20 minutes.
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