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Protein Pumpkin Bread With Chocolate Chips


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4.2 from 73 reviews

  • Author: stella
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A nutritious and delicious loaf combining warm spices with chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup protein powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener of choice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or applesauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, protein powder, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Combine the baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl.
  4. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients gradually, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg