For a chocolate lover who wants to partake but not indulge. A tidy combination of pantry staples crafts a dough that embraces the love of chocolate chips. Applesauce is the secret ingredient that makes this cake-like loaf so moist.

Step 1

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, except for the nuts and chocolate chips, with a mixer on slow for 1 minute.

Step 2

Scrape the sides of the bowl often. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if using and pour into greased 9×5 loaf pan.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool thoroughly before slicing.