RO commented in a baking post about how her “me time” typically involves baking. I realized how right she was and how cathartic baking is for me. My Sister In Law, Terri has been a total God send through this whole process. I know she loves Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread so I thought I’d make her some. Truth be told – OFF THE CHAIN, Delish. I was still in a downward spiral and may or may not have eaten half a loaf in 3 hours…
Thangs in my bread:
1 cup whole wheat flour
2.5 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1.5 cups truvia sugar blend
1 bag of good quality chocolate chips (it’s about 1.5 cups)
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup melted butter
2/3 cup milk
4 eggs
2 cups of pumpkin puree
1/2 cup no sugar added applesauce
*** You can play with this. You could use water instead of milk if you wanted, all oil or all butter, real sugar vs. a baking blend, etc. etc. I just opted for a sugar free version. My dad is diabetic so I’m also tinkering with some fun Holiday stuff he can enjoy, too.
This will make either 2 9×5 pans or 3 8×4 pans. It is 4PP/slice if you make 3 8x4pans with 10 slices per loaf according to my recipe here.
Alright!
Wisk all of your dry ingredients together in a Mixing Bowl
Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 55-60 minutes. You know they’re done when you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.
** Full disclosure: I may or may not have added butter to this delicious, warm, chocolately bread during the time that I may or may not have eaten half of the loaf.
Damn girl, that's a lot of fattitude 
Mmm that looks soo good!!
Ohhhhhhhh my!!!! Looks SO good.. and yes indeed, baking time = me time! 🙂 May have some me time really soon.. nomnomnom..
Haha – yeah, I never really thought about it until you said that. I definitely bake more when I’m stressed. Funny how we create coping mechanisms without realizing it.
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that looks awesome–thanks for sharing!
Yes we do! We all have our different styles of handling stress, I just wished mine would be the need to exercise hahahaha! 😀
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Yeah, but you dance. That counts!
Hmm yeah… only two times a week though. Having to cope with things sometimes happens more times a week, haha 😉
How are you holding on?
This week has been significantly better. I have my post op appointment with my doctor tomorrow and hopefully that’ll bring all good news! I finally feel like my body is getting rid of the excess hormones and I’m feeling more like myself. Havent cried in a few days and overall – feel pretty good. I really appreciate you asking. Thank you. ❤
Good to hear that! I hope tomorrow will go well 🙂
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OMG This sounds so good! It went right into my recipe book. Looking forward to trying it sometime over the holiday season!
It was AWESOME!!!!!! Not a crumb was left when I was done with it. Love you D!!!
Thanks! Let me know what you think!
Yay! So glad you liked it! 🙂 Love you!