I am loving this delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Snack Cake! It’s the perfect balance of healthy ingredients and cake…..is that an oxymoron?
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.
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 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. (I gave a few suggestions down in the recipe box)
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!
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- 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 (can also use 2 tbsp ground flax seed and 1 cup + 2 tbsp white flour, and get great results)
- 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
- 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 set for 5-10 minutes.
- Add sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix until creamy and everything is well combined.
- Add flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined
- Spread batter evenly into greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and bake at 350 degrees for 23-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Taste great warm, but will cut into squares better if you let it cool.
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Gerry @ Foodness Gracious
September 2, 2015 at 12:20 pmsend some asap! They look amazing 🙂
Beth
September 2, 2015 at 2:25 pmGood thing I have about 5 cans of pumpkin in my pantry, this is going to be my new go-to snack pumpkin cake!!
Michelle @ Blackberry Babe
September 2, 2015 at 3:58 pmI am so ready for pumpkin everything! These look SO good!
Jenny B @ Honey and Birch
September 2, 2015 at 7:17 pmI am in love with this cake too! It would be perfect for fall potlucks!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
September 2, 2015 at 8:43 pmyou had me at pumpkin.. then you added the chocolate chip! This is a must try for sure!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist
September 3, 2015 at 3:18 amThese look great, I am ready for all things pumpkin.
Meg @ With Salt and Wit
September 4, 2015 at 10:31 amhealthy and cake? Don’t mind if I do!
Carol
January 30, 2017 at 2:57 pmI just made this today with my bourbon soaked raisins instead of chocolate chips. It was great! Thanks.
Maria
February 6, 2017 at 9:40 pmGreat! It is one of my favorite snacks to make for my kids.
Nichole
October 18, 2017 at 5:26 pmI made a double batch of these and they are delicious! They’re a perfect lunchbox treat.
Maria
October 18, 2017 at 5:54 pmThank you Nichole! I am so glad you like them! I love how easy they are to whip up!