Hazelnut Mocha Loaf

Ingredients

Hazelnut Mocha Loaf

• 1 cup (120g) all purpose flour

• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons instant espresso powder

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil

• 3⁄4 cup skim milk, or milk of choice

• 2 large eggs

• 1⁄2 cup Truvia® Sweet Complete® Sweetener

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1⁄2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips

• 1⁄2 cup chopped hazelnuts, plus more for garnish

Directions

• 1.  

  Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper leaving some overhang for easy removal.

• 2.  

  Combine flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda and kosher salt in a large bowl.

• 3.  

  Whisk together oil, milk, eggs, Truvia® Sweet Complete® Sweetener and vanilla in a separate small bowl until smooth.

• 4.  

  Make a well in center of dry ingredients and pour wet ingredients into dry, mixing until just combined.

• 5.  

  Fold in chocolate chips and hazelnuts and transfer batter to prepared pan.

• 6.  

  Top with additional hazelnuts and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out mostly clean, about 45-50 minutes.

• 7.  

  Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.