Loaf Pan Chocolate Zucchini Bread: Baked

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with oil and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, maple syrup, applesauce, oil, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
4. Stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.
5. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Fold the batter gently with a spatula just until no streaks of flour remain.
6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan to set the structure before slicing.