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Chocolate Halvah Zucchini Bread

The best zucchini bread ever - studded with chocolate chips and swirled with chocolate halvah tahini spread

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 1 loaf
Author LeAnne

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unbleached AP flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup grapeseed or avocado oil
  • 3/4 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 organic large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated and strained zucchini about 2 medium zucchini
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva Spread
  • 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350*. Grate the zucchini finely into a fine mesh sieve, and press firmly the get all of the liquid out. Set aside.
  2. Combine the first 5 (dry) ingredients in a large bowl, mix to combine, set aside.
  3. In a smaller bowl, combine the remaining (wet) ingredients, whisk to combine. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold to combine thoroughly. Add the chocolate chips, and gently fold in.

  4. Spray a 8x4 inch loaf pan well with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Using a fork or spoon, drizzle 1/4 cup of @soomfoods Chocolate Halvah Spread on top of the batter. Use a skewer to marble the spread. Bake for 50-60 minutes until very golden brown, and a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool, slice, then top with more Chocolate Halvah Spread