How to Make Chocolate Bread

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chunks

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water keeps it moist.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the buttermilk.

In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

If using, fold in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.

Pour the batter into a greased 5x9 inch bread pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool the bread in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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