The Pioneer Woman Tasty Kitchen
Advanced
Profile Photo

Skinny Chocolate Loaf

by on January 10, 2013 in Breads, Quick Breads January 10, 2013 BreadsQuick Breads
See post on Anita at Hungry Couple’s site!
4.50 Mitt(s) 2 Rating(s)2 votes, average: 4.50 out of 52 votes, average: 4.50 out of 52 votes, average: 4.50 out of 52 votes, average: 4.50 out of 52 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5

Prep:

Cook:

Level: Easy

System:

10
x

Print Options

Page size Letter 3x5 4x6
Text Size Small Medium Large
Content Include description
Include prep time, etc.
Show image

Description

Craving chocolate while trying to stick to your healthy eating plan? This easy recipe has half the sugar and fat but still delivers all the chocolaty goodness!

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
  • ¾ cups Unsweetened Pumpkin Puree
  • ½ cups Low-fat Buttermilk
  • 1-¾ cup All-purpose Flour
  • ½ cups Sugar
  • ½ cups Artificial Sweetener (I Used Splenda)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • ½ cups Chocolate Chips (milk Or Semi-sweet)

Preparation

In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla, egg, melted butter, pumpkin puree and buttermilk. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, artificial sweetener, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. Slowly beat the dry ingredients into the wet until the mixture is thoroughly combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Pour the batter into a loaf pan that has been buttered and floured (you can also spray with nonstick cooking spray instead). Bake in a pre-heated 350ºF oven for 50-55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool before turning out of the loaf pan and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

One Comment

Leave a Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Profile photo of Patricia @ ButterYum

Patricia @ ButterYum on 1.23.2013

Looks fantastic!

2 Reviews

Write a Review

You must be logged in to post a review.

Profile photo of Elizabeth

Elizabeth on 2.3.2013

I made the same substitutions as above because I was without pumpkin and sweetener. It was lovely! It gives you the satisfaction of a chocolate hit but is bread! Give it a try.

Profile photo of Laura

Laura on 1.18.2013

I’ve found a new double chocolate muffin recipe! I substituted Greek yogurt for the pumpkin (same amount) and 1 cup of sugar instead of sugar/sweetener combo. I made 10 large muffins (baked at 375 for 10 – 15 minutes). SO good!!

Welcome! Join Our Our Happy Cooking Community!
Submit A Recipe! And Save the World

Food Gifts

Our members have the best ideas for food gifts. Like this one!

View Recipe

Slow Cooker Season!

Put that slow cooker to work and rest easy knowing you have a warm meal waiting for you at the end of the day!

View Recipe

Related Recipes

Easiest No-Knead Bread in a Dutch Oven
Profile Photo by Lindsay @ My Therapist Cooks in Breads
Mark Bittman’s no-knead bread is the easiest, most foolproof path to...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 6 Level: Easy

No Yeast Naan
Profile Photo by Liz Voltz in Breads
Quick and easy Naan flat bread made without yeast. Comes together...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 6 Level: Easy

Sourdough Banana Muffins
Profile Photo by PW Food & Friends in Breads
Use up your excess sourdough discard/starter in these yummy banana muffins! From...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 12 Level: Easy

Coconut Blueberry Wholemeal Muffins
Profile Photo by Cheryl Whyte in Breads
Sometimes you just need something a little sweet, right!? Well, I’ve...
5.00 Mitt(s) 1 Rating(s)1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 12 Level: Easy

Sourdough Naan
Profile Photo by PW Food & Friends in Breads
Naturally leavened Indian flatbread cooked in a cast iron skillet! From Erica...
0.00 Mitt(s) 0 Rating(s)0 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 50 votes, average: 0.00 out of 5

Prep: Cook:

Serves: 12 Level: Intermediate