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INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup date sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• 1/2 cup oil
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Oil a standard loaf pan. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together flours, date sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices.
• In a small bowl, whisk together pumpkin, oil, syrup, and water.
• Pour liquid mixture into a large bowl. Combine until just moistened. Batter will be very thick.
• Fold in chocolate chips.
• Pour mixture into oiled loaf pan.
• Bake loaf 45-50 minutes or until top is browned.
• Remove loaf from oven. Allow to cool for 20 minutes.
• Toppings: soy whipped cream, vanilla flavor vegan ice cream