Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread - 10 servings per loaf2 Tbsp chia seeds1/4 Cup + 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or water, milk or other non-dairy milk)1/2 Cup pumpkin puree1/2 Cup applesauce1/4 Cup coconut oil, melted1/4 Cup maple syrup1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract1 1/2 Cups whole wheat pastry flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp baking powder1 Tbsp cinnamon1/2 tsp ground ginger1/4 tsp nutmeg1/2 Cup mini chocolate chipsDirections: In a small mug, cup or bowl, mix chia seeds and liquid and let sit for 5-10 minutes.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease or spray a loaf pan for baking. In a small mixing bowl, add pumpkin, applesauce, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla and mix to combine.  Add chia seed/liquid mixture and stir to combine.  In a large mixing bowl, add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and chocolate chips and mix well. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined.  Pour into loaf pan.  Batter will be thick; use spatula to spread into pan.  Bake for 40 minutes.  Allow to cool before removing from pan and slicing.180 calories per slice (140 calories per slice if you omit the chocolate chips)Enjoy!Adapted from a blog post by: Emily Fonnesbeck RD, CD