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Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Indulge in Guilt-Free Chocolate Pumpkin Bread Bliss

Chocolate Pumpkin Bread is a guilt-free indulgence that's low in calories and packed with nutrients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder Dutch cocoa recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar coconut sugar or sugar-free alternatives recommended
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup oil or almond butter additional pumpkin can reduce fat
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan with oil or parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, water, oil (or almond butter), and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir gently to create a batter.
  5. Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake for about 40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Remove from oven and cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week; freeze for longer storage.

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