Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond meal
- 3/4 cup flour sifted
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder sifted
- 2 cups shredded zucchini drained
- 1 1/4 cup zero-calorie sweetener 1:1 ratio see notes for more information
- 2/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 large eggs or 3 medium
- 1 T vanilla
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 - 1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips optional
Method
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar substitute, apple sauce, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients. Blend only until just incorporated.
- Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips (if desired). Do not over mix.
- Pour into lightly greased 9x5" bread pan.
- Bake at 325 F for 45-55 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean.
Nutrition
Notes
Use a zero-calorie sweetener that has a 1 to 1 ratio to sugar. Using a sweetener that has a different ratio to sugar will alter the final product.