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Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Moist Chocolate Pumpkin Bread for a Guilt-Free Indulgence

This Chocolate Pumpkin Bread is a delightful guilt-free treat with just 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: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Flour All-purpose, whole grain spelt, or gluten-free flour
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt A pinch goes a long way
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Granulated, coconut sugar, or erythritol
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Canned or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Oil or Almond Butter Can substitute with additional pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Optional for enhanced flavor
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Optional for a hint of spice

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. Create a well in the dry mixture and pour in the wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, water, oil or almond butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and optionally sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.
  5. Bake for about 40 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  6. Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool further.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, consider letting the bread sit overnight before slicing.

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