Chocolate-Almond Zucchini Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Into large bowl, sift together first 6 ingredients.
2. 2
   Stir in almonds; set aside.
3. 3
   In medium bowl, mix oil, vanilla and eggs until well blended.
4. 4
   Stir in melted chocolate until well blended. Stir in zucchini.
5. 5
   Stir zucchini mixture into dry ingredients just until moistened.
6. 6
   Pour batter into greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
7. 7
   Bake in a 350° oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool in pan 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove; cool on rack.
10. 10
    Makes 1 loaf.