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Are there days when you aren’t eating enough vegetables? Are there times when you are craving chocolate dessert but don’t want to ruin your diet? What if I said you can have the best of both worlds? A healthier chocolate dessert secretly filled with lots of zucchini! My philosophy is everything in moderation! If you eat healthy 90% of the time, the odd treat here or there will probably not impact your diet. We all deserve to treat ourselves every one in a while but this Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread won’t steer you far from the boat! This healthy treat is 100% whole grain with other healthy modifications as well such as coconut oil, plain Greek yogurt and of course the addition of zucchini! In my recipe, I used cacao powder instead of cocoa. Do you know what the difference is between cacao powder and cocoa? Natural unsweetened cocoa powder may look very similar to cacao powder and may have a similar nutritional index on the back of the package, but they are processed differently. Raw cacao is made by cold-pressing unfrosted cocoa beans. This process maintains the living enzymes in the cocoa, maintaining it’s overall nutritional value and flavor. Cacao maintains it’s source of antioxidants, magnesium and iron giving you a greater bang for your buck than cocoa powder! Raw cocoa powder is roasted at high temperatures which changes the molecular structure, reducing it’s nutritional value. If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to your traditional cocoa powder, try cacao powder instead! You can purchase it here at www.shopeco.com and they will deliver right to your house!   Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cacao powder 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 1 ripe banana 2 eggs (egg yolks separated from egg whites) 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup coconut sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt Directions:
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