Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   Lightly oil two 8x4 inch loaf pans or coat them with nonstick spray.
3. 3
   Spread walnuts in a pie pan and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant.
4. 4
   Set aside to cool.
5. 5
   Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
6. 6
   In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, applesauce, oil, and melted chocolate until blended.
7. 7
   Add dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined.
8. 8
   Fold in zucchini and reserved walnuts.
9. 9
   Spoon batter into prepared pans, smoothing tops.
10. 10
    Bake loaves for 55-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. 11
    Cool pans on a wire rack and cool completely.