Vegan Chocolate Cranberry Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shredded raw zucchini (one medium) 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 large banana 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350° F.

• Shred one medium zucchini in a food processor or with a hand grater. Set aside.

• Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a separate bowl and set that aside.

• Mash the banana with the sugar, oil, and vanilla. Fold in the grated zucchini. Stir in the dry ingredients and then mix in the dried cranberries at the end.

• Pour the batter into a lightly greased bread loaf pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Serves eight.