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Easy Pumpkin loaf

Easy Pumpkin loaf

If you love pumpkin, you have to make this easy pumpkin loaf. This loaf is perfect balance of pumpkin and spices paired with a cup of tea on a dreary fall days. This pumpkin loaf is super easy to make, perfectly spiced, and made with…

Pumpkin chia seed pudding

Pumpkin chia seed pudding

I love pumpkin. As soon as fall sets in all I want to eat is pumpkin. Since its been a while since I made chia seed pudding, I thought why not, this pumpkin chis seed pudding is pretty darn good. The girls loved this pudding…

Chocolate chip pumpkin loaf

Chocolate chip pumpkin loaf

I love pumpkin! Once the fall sets in I could eat pumpkin all day long, ok maybe not all day. This chocolate chip pumpkin loaf is so delicious, moist and makes a perfect afternoon snack.

This chocoalte chip pumpkin loaf is easy to make, perfectly spiced, and made with real pumpkin. I have been making this for school lunches and the girls love it. You can leave the chocolate chips out but the chocolate lover in me recommends leaving them in. Totally your call.

Health benefits of pumpkin:

Pumpkin is a good source of fibre, vitamins A, C, folate and minerals potassium and phosphorus.

 

 

Chocolate chip pumpkin loaf

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 14 oz can of pumpkin, real pumpkin
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup of chocolate chips.
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degree's F. Line loaf pan with parchment paper so that it hangs over the edges and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together pumpkin, yogurt, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  4. Using a spatula, mix wet ingredients into dry dry ingredients. Combine ingredients, do not over mix.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Scrape batter into pan. Bake for 55- 60 minutes until golden brown. Check for doneness with a toothpick, if tooth pick comes out clean.
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We encourage you to curl up on the sofa this weekend and enjoy a cup of tea with this delicious chocolate pumpkin loaf.

Enjoy!

Delicious Pumpkin Oat Muffins

Delicious Pumpkin Oat Muffins

Pumpkin is a Fall must have. Lately, I have been baking up a storm. I love having healthy backed goods in the freezer for lunches or as a healthy on the go snack. These pumpkin oat muffins freeze well, that is if they make it…

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

Happy Thanksgiving Friends! This time of the year always has me reflecting on what’s important.  With everything going on in the world this week, I feel more grateful for my family, friends, health, happiness and a safe place to call home. This year we are…