Chocolate Pecan Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

 

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2/3 cup olive oil

1/2 cup maple sugar or brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

2 large eggs, at room temperature

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

2 cups shredded zucchini

1 teaspoon orange zest

3/4 cup milk chocolate chips

3/4 cup chopped pecans

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Directions

 

Heat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment or cooking spray.

 

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking soda in a medium sized bowl until combined.

 

In a separate large bowl, mix together the eggs, olive oil, grated zucchini, the sugars, vanilla, and orange zest until combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the ½ cup of the chocolate and ½ cup of the pecans.