Healthy Oatmeal Double Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
A wholesome twist on classic pumpkin bread, combining cocoa and nutritious oats for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole grain oats
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the oats, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice in another bowl.
- Mix the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure not to overmix to keep the bread tender. Use room temperature ingredients for the best results.