Description
Discover the deliciously healthy moist chocolate pumpkin bread that seamlessly combines rich cocoa, warm spices, and nutritious pumpkin for a perfect fall-inspired treat. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this recipe offers a moist texture and wholesome ingredients for a satisfying indulgence without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup unrefined organic sugar or honey
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted coconut oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: dark chocolate chips for extra richness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sweetener until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine. Fold in dark chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overbake to ensure the bread remains moist and tender.
- You can add additional chocolate chips for more chocolatey flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze slices and thaw as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg