Chocolate Summer Squash Bread Recipe

Name: Chocolate Summer Squash Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. shredded, raw summer squash (about 1 lg. or 2 sm.); 1 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. un-sweetened cocoa powder, sifted; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground allspice; 1/2 c. applesauce (no sugar added); 1/2 c. granulated white sugar; 1/2 c. light brown sugar; 2 lg. eggs; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. shredded, raw summer squash (about 1 lg. or 2 sm.)
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. un-sweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 c. applesauce (no sugar added)
1/2 c. granulated white sugar
1/2 c. light brown sugar
2 lg. eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350F. Place rack in the center of the oven. Grease 9 x 5 x 3 in. loaf pan. Set aside.
2
Grate summer squash. Set aside. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside. Beat the applesauce, sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended (about 2 minutes). Fold in the grated summer squash. Add the flour mixture, beating just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
3
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the bread has risen and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55-65 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes then remove the bread from the pan to cool completely.

855

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 c. shredded, raw summer squash (about 1 lg. or 2 sm.), 1 c. all-purpose flour, 1/2 c. un-sweetened cocoa powder, sifted, 1 tsp. baking soda, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Summer Squash Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Summer Squash Bread

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