Fall is in full swing, and that means so are all things pumpkin! We’re jumping right on the bandwagon with this healthy pumpkin chocolate loaf. This loaf is perfect for snack, breakfast or even dessert!

This loaf will definitely satisfy your pumpkin spice craving! Made with whole wheat flour and oats, this recipe is 100% whole grains and has minimal added sugar – under 6g per serving! Aside from chocolate chips, there is just 2 tbsp of sugar from maple syrup in the whole recipe.

Thanks to all that whole grain, this recipe packs a fibre punch with 3.5g per slice. It’s also got healthy fats from almond butter and pecans, as well as protein to keep you fuller longer – almost 6g per serving!

This loaf makes a delicious, healthy and filling breakfast, late-night snack or even dessert! We can attest to the fact this loaf is perfectly complimented by a cup of tea or coffee, and tastes even better with a little nut butter and banana on top 😉

If you’re looking to meal prep, just slice this loaf up when cooled, wrap and freeze for later use!

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf

Fall is in full swing, and that means so are all things pumpkin! We're jumping right on the bandwagon with this healthy pumpkin chocolate loaf. This loaf is perfect for snack, breakfast or even dessert!

Course

Baked Goods, Breakfast, Snacks

Prep Time

15-20 minutes

Cook Time

35-40 minutes

Servings

loaf

Ingredients

Wet

• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup almond butter smooth
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 each eggs, large
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup oat flour
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, divided (we used 70%)
• 2 tbsp pecan halves

Course Baked Goods, Breakfast, Snacks Prep Time 15-20 minutes Cook Time 35-40 minutes Servings loaf Ingredients Wet 2 tbsp maple syrup 1/4 cup almond butter smooth 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 each eggs, large 1 tsp vanilla extract Dry 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup oat flour 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp Salt 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, divided (we used 70%) 2 tbsp pecan halves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 C and line a 4x8 inch loaf pan with oil spray or parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix together maple syrup, almond butter, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in eggs and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, oat flour, spices, baking powder and salt.
4. Add wet mixture to the large bowl and stir until just combined. Fold in 2 tbsp of chocolate chips.
5. Pour loaf batter into loaf pan, spreading evenly. Top with remaining chocolate chips and pecan halves, pat down.
6. Bake at 350C for 35-40 minutes, until an inserted fork comes out clean.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts (1/10 of loaf):

Calories 185.8 Fat 8.2g (Saturated Fat 1.7g, Trans Fat 0g) Carbohydrates 23.6g (Fibre 3.5g, Sugar 5.8g) Protein 5.9g

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