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Quick Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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Quick Chocolate Zucchini Bread – sweet and moist chocolate bread that will quickly become your favorite way to use up the zucchini! Super easy to make and absolutely delicious! 

If you enjoy baking with zucchini, this bread is perfect, just like  my Apple Zucchini Muffins that our kids love!

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CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD

Yes, it’s zucchini yet again. Please, don’t say that you want all things pumpkin already! I am holding onto the summer food for a bit longer. And to convince you – I am bringing a chocolate treat. Because chocolate always wins!

This double chocolate bread has two cups of shredded zucchini, a cup of chocolate chips and tastes just like brownies! It will become your favorite zucchini baked good this season!

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Apple Zucchini Muffins

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Apple Zucchini Muffins – soft and fluffy muffins with grated zucchini and apple. Perfect for lunch boxes or as an after-school snack! 

If you have more zucchini to use up, you also need to try my Chocolate Zucchini Bread and my Zucchini Cornbread Muffins.

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APPLE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

I knew these Apple Zucchini ones will be a great hit as soon as the came out of the oven. They smelled so good and looked fantastic! They melt in your mouth! The apple and zucchini is a great combo and makes these a perfect addition to lunch boxes or as an after-school snack. They were a huge hit with my kids and I have a feeling, they will be with others. Besides, they are extremely easy to make and you can have them done in under 30 minutes. The apple and zucchini make them softer than maybe regular muffins. They are moist and fluffy, which contributes to the melt-in-your-mouth factor.

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One Pot Chicken Ratatouille Recipe

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One Pot Chicken Ratatouille Recipe – the easy version of a classic French dish. Zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes cooked in one pot with seasoned chicken for a healthy, flavorful and comforting fall dish.

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One pot dinners made with seasonal vegetables are some of the easiest to make. You can whip up a delicious dish in just one pan, starting by cooking the meat (like chicken), adding seasoning and the vegetables. This is a great way to enjoy eggplant, zucchini, and ripe juicy tomatoes. Skip the chicken for a vegetarian version. Add chickpeas or black beans for protein, if desired.

This One Pot Chicken Ratatouille is a filling comfort food, perfect for chilly fall days. Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes or just like a chili or stew, in a bowl. And don’t forget the bread! It’s perfect for soaking up every last bit of the sauce!

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