Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

I am loving this delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Snack Cake! It’s the perfect balance of healthy ingredients and cake…..is that an oxymoron? Next, try this Healthy Banana Snack Cake for another delicious snack.

I’m always looking for ways to make some of my favorite foods a little healthier, and this snack cake is so delicious you would never guess that the recipe has oatmeal, whole wheat flour and yogurt, along with the Vitamin A packed pumpkin. This is a delicious snack you can feel good about giving your kiddos.

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I had to keep taking one more piece just to make sure it really was as delicious as I thought it was. Mind blown!

The best part is: It is so easy to mix up. You don’t even need a mixer. A bowl and a fork or spoon will do the trick. Also, it is very versatile and forgiving. You can do substitutions and adaptations according to what you have on hand. (See theTips below.)

HOW TO MAKE PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP SNACK CAKE

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly grease a 9×13 pan and set aside.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, yogurt, oil, and oats, stir until well combined and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until creamy and everything is well combined.
Next, add flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
Spread batter evenly into the greased 9×13 pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and bake at 350 degrees for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Taste great warm, but will cut into squares better if you let it cool.
Enjoy!

This may very well be my new go-to fall snack/treat to take to parties or get-togethers. It’s delicious and sooooo easy to whip up!

Tips for making Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

If you don’t have whole wheat flour, you can use all-purpose flour as a substitute. You can also use 2 tbsp ground flaxseed and 1 cup + 2 tbsp white flour and get great results.
You will still get amazing results by using oil or applesauce in place of the yogurt. Sour cream would also be a great replacement alternative for the yogurt in this recipe.
Two teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice can be used in place of the cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

25 mins

Total time

40 mins

Delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Snack Cake! It's the perfect balance of healthy ingredients and cake.

Author: Maria

Recipe type: Pumpkin Snack

Serves: 15

Ingredients

1 cup canned pumpkin
¼ cup vanilla or plain yogurt
¼ cup canola oil
¾ cup quick oats
½ cup brown sugar (do not pack)
¼ cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
½ tsp vanilla (if you use plain yogurt add 1 tsp vanilla)
1¼ cup whole wheat flour
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
Pinch of nutmeg
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, yogurt, oil, and oats, stir until well combined and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until creamy and everything is well combined.
Next, add flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
Spread batter evenly into the greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and bake at 350 degrees for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Taste great warm, but will cut into squares better if you let it cool.
Enjoy!