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Chocolate Pumpkin Bread

Irresistible Chocolate Pumpkin Bread for Cozy Fall Days

This Chocolate Pumpkin Bread combines cocoa and pumpkin, delivering a moist, low-fat treat perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with whole grain spelt or gluten-free flour.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder Unsweetened; Dutch cocoa enhances richness.
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Granulated, coconut sugar, or alternatives like xylitol.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree Can swap half with mashed banana.
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Oil or almond butter Substitute with extra pumpkin for low-fat version.
  • 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips Optional for extra chocolaty goodness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon Optional; omit for stronger chocolate flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients: sugar, pumpkin puree, water, oil or almond butter, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined, being careful not to over-mix.
  5. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top and optionally sprinkling mini chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing and cooling completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the Chocolate Pumpkin Bread to cool overnight before slicing.

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