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Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Bread by @healthygirlkitchen
Whisk flaxseed and 4 tablespoons of the water in large mixing bowl until well blended. Let stand 3 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
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Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Bread by @healthygirlkitchen
To flax mixture, add pumpkin, mashed banana, maple syrup, applesauce and vanilla. Mix. Next, add coconut sugar, cocoa, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice and mix. Add the remaining 1/2 cup water and mix again.
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Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Bread by @healthygirlkitchen
Now add the oats, almond meal, and gluten-free flour and mix together. After, fold in the chocolate chips.
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Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Bread by @healthygirlkitchen
Pour the batter into a loaf pan and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
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Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Bread by @healthygirlkitchen
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Toothpick should come out clean. Remove from the oven and let set in the pan for at least 20 minutes and then gently transfer to a plate to cool. Let cool completely before slicing, at least an hour. Enjoy!