Chocolate Zucchini Bread

This is the season when Zucchini's are offered by neighbors or are easily affordable. I have been making this recipe since I was married 31 years ago. I got it from my mom by love Pauline. It is easy and quick and never fails. It stores well and can be frozen.

• 4 cups of cubed zucchini ( you can see the cubes in the blender)
• 4 farm fresh eggs
• 2/3 cup canola oil . .or other light oil
• 2 cups fresh walnuts. .very coarsely chopped I like the walnuts left big. . but you can chop them fine. You can also leave them out or subsitute with another nut of your choice.
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
• 1 12 ounce bag of mini chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or maple flavouring

1. Preheat oven to 350 º.
2. Put the zucchini cubes, eggs, and oil in the blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.
3. In large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
4. Add the zucchini mixture and stir with a wooden spoon.
5. Add the chocolate chips and walnuts.
6. Pour into a greased tube pan or two 9 X 5 loaf pans.
7. Bake for 60 - 75 minutes. Test with toothpick.