Ingredients
4 oz. bittersweet chocolate
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. whole-wheat flour
c. quick-cooking rolled oats
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. plain yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 c. finely shredded zucchini
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
Preparation
Step 1Melt the chocolate in a small pot over low heat. Reserve.Step 2Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Step 3Combine the flours, oats and baking soda in a medium bowl. Reserve.Step 4Cream together the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until fluffy. Add the eggs, yogurt, vanilla and lemon rind, beating well.Step 5Stir in the zucchini. Add the flour mixture, a third at a time, until combined. Beat in the walnuts and melted chocolate.Step 6Spread batter in a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.Step 7Cool in pan on a wire rack, and then turn out of pan. Store overnight for easier slicing.
