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Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Irresistibly Healthy Chocolate Pumpkin Bread to Savor Every Slice

This Chocolate Pumpkin Bread blends rich chocolate and pumpkin for a guilt-free treat with only 100 calories per slice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole grain spelt, or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar granulated, coconut sugar, or xylitol
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 1/2 cup water adjust for desired consistency
  • 1/4 cup oil or almond butter or more pumpkin for lower fat
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9"x5" loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until evenly blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, pumpkin puree, water, oil or almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold them together until just combined.
  5. If desired, add mini chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  7. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal results, let the bread cool completely before slicing. This helps the flavors meld beautifully.

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