Protein Pumpkin Chocolate Chip (Printable Version)

Pumpkin loaf with chocolate chips, cozy spices, and extra protein. Perfect for breakfasts or snacks anytime.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
04 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/4 cup milk of choice
06 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or neutral oil
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

08 - 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
10 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
11 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
16 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Add-Ins

17 - 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing for easy removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, eggs, applesauce, maple syrup or honey, milk, melted oil, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until evenly combined.
04 - Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Gently stir until just combined without overmixing to maintain loaf texture.
05 - Fold in the mini chocolate chips, reserving one tablespoon for the top.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the surface, and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top.
07 - Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center exits mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Let loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out and transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before slicing.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Bakery style taste with the nourishment of whole ingredients
  • Protein boosted yet tender and naturally sweet
  • Freezer friendly for meal prep and snacks on the go
  • Can be made dairy free and nut free for special diets
02 -
  • High in protein one slice keeps you full for hours
  • Naturally sweetened and whole grain for better energy
  • No nuts or dairy if you make simple substitutions
03 -
  • I always sift my flour to keep the loaf tender and avoid dense spots
  • Do not skip lining the pan with parchment or the chocolate chips may stick
  • If you want a bakery style dome make sure your oven is fully preheated Before you add the loaf pan give the batter a gentle tap on the counter to pop any big air bubbles

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