Ingredients

1cupall purpose flour

1cupwhole wheat flour

¼cupunsweetened cocoa,preferably Dutch process

½tspbaking powder

½tspbaking soda

½tspsalt

3large eggs,lightly beaten

1cupsugar

¾cupunsweetened applesauce

¼cupcanola oil

1tspvanilla extract

1ozunsweetened chocolate,melted

½cupwalnuts,(1¾ oz) chopped

2cupszucchini,grated from 1 large, squeezed well with a dishcloth

baking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray two 8½x4½-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.

Whisk all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

Whisk eggs, sugar, applesauce, oil, vanilla, and melted chocolate in another large bowl until blended.

Add the dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined.

Fold in zucchini and walnuts.

Pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake the loaves for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool for 10 minutes. Invert onto rack and cool completely.