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Immune-Supporting Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe

3 minute read

Skye Chilton
Immune-Supporting Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe

When the leaves start to turn and the air gets crisp, there’s nothing quite like a cozy slice of pumpkin bread fresh from the oven. This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread recipe not only satisfies seasonal cravings but also adds a wellness twist thanks to the immune-supporting properties of Real Mushrooms 5 Defenders powder.

Whether you’re gathering for a fall brunch, meal prepping healthy treats for the week, or just need a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, this spiced pumpkin bread hits all the right notes: warm, comforting, and chocolatey.

And the best part: it features antioxidant-rich functional mushrooms that help support immune system health, making it a feel-good indulgence you can enjoy all season long.

In This Article:

  1. Why Add Functional Mushrooms to Your Fall Baking?
  2. What’s In 5 Defenders?
  3. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe
  4. Final Thoughts
  5. Related Articles

Why Add Functional Mushrooms to Your Fall Baking?

Incorporating mushroom powders like 5 Defenders into your everyday cooking is a seamless way to enjoy their supportive properties without changing your routine. Functional mushrooms help the body maintain balance and resilience, especially during the colder months when immune function could use a little extra support.

What’s In 5 Defenders?


5 Defenders combines five of the most respected functional mushrooms; Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake, Turkey Tail, and Chaga, to help support immune health and overall vitality as part of your daily wellness routine.

Unlike most mushroom extracts, Real Mushrooms is made from 100% organic mushrooms (fruiting bodies), not grain-based filler. This ensures a high concentration of active compounds like beta-glucans, which are known to help balance and support immune function.

The 5 Defenders blend features extracts of Reishi, Chaga, Maitake, Shiitake, and Turkey Tail. These mushrooms are celebrated in traditional herbalism and studied for their ability to:

  • Support immune health and resilience
  • Help protect cells from oxidative stress with antioxidant properties
  • Promote overall vitality, especially during seasonal shifts

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp Real Mushrooms 5 Defenders powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin (100% pure)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Chocolate chips to taste (dairy-free if desired)

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Grease an 8” x 4” loaf pan and line with parchment paper that drapes over the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, salt, baking soda, spices, and 5 Defenders powder.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, canned pumpkin, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into the well. Gently whisk until just combined and the flour disappears, and fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake for 42-48 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes before lifting the bread out to cool completely on a wire rack.

Storage Tips

To keep it fresh, store leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container lined with paper towels for up to 5 days. The flavors deepen over time, making it a perfect make-ahead recipe.

Final Thoughts


Support your immune health, one delicious bite at a time.

This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe is a celebration of cozy fall flavors, functional mushrooms, and holistic nourishment. With the warming spice of cinnamon and cloves, the richness of pumpkin, and the immune-supporting properties of mushrooms, each bite is both indulgent and intentional.

So the next time you’re craving a seasonal treat, whip up this loaf, and feed both your body and your mind.

shop mushrooms text with mushrooms and a5 defenders pouch in the background

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  3. Creative Uses for Real Mushrooms 5 Defenders Hot Chocolate

 
Skye Chilton

Skye Chilton is the CEO and co-founder of Real Mushrooms, carrying forward a multi-generational legacy of mushroom expertise that spans over 40 years. Growing up immersed in the world of medicinal mushrooms, through his father's pioneering work, Skye developed an unwavering commitment to providing genuine, 100% mushroom extracts without any grain or fillers.

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