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Holiday Helper Smart & Final

11/22/2020

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​This post is a collaboration with Smart & Final, all opinions, grammatical errors and typos are my own.
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This is the season to celebrate, but this year we need to celebrate different. So instead of big gatherings, let's celebrate each other by recognizing those that have helped us during the year. It can be a healthcare provider, the person that delivers your mail, or even a friend that picked up groceries for you. 

By now you probably know why we love shopping at Smart & Final. It is not only the prices and deals, but it is all the things they do for the community. We love their contest and I am happy to announce that all of you can enter their Holiday Helper sweepstakes right now.

We all know that one special person who helps us make the holidays happen! Go on social media and nominate your Holiday Helper by posting a photo using the hashtag #MySmartandFinal for the chance to win free groceries for a year! Visit https://mysmartandfinal.com for all the details

How to enter the contest:

  1. Share your photo to the pinned comment on our Holiday Helper Sweepstakes Facebook post & tag it with #MySmartandFinal.
  2. Follow @smartfinal on your public Instagram or Twitter account, and tag your photo with #MySmartandFinal
  3. Enter via our Holiday Helper Sweepstakes form.

Pumpkin chocolate chip banana bread

Holiday Helper contest Smart & Final
To celebrate the holidays and just in time for Thanksgiving I am sharing one of my favorite and super easy recipes that you can make with your kids and let them be your helpers. Here it is the recipe for the Pumpkin chocolate chip bread. 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips 
  • cooking spray
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Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  2. Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour.
  3. Mix together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
  • Add sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
  • Add 1 cup of the chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon flour. Stir the chocolate chips into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips over the top of the loaf.
  • Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Let it cool for 10 minutes and transfer to the serving plate
  • Enjoy!
23 Comments
melissa chapman link
11/23/2020 06:38:29 am

That all in one cake looks so good and the perfect dessert for the fall and Thanksgiving. I love this recipe and will try it for our family.

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Pam Wattenbarger
11/23/2020 08:24:15 am

This looks like a really good bread recipe to use up all the extra pumpkin we have after Thanksgiving! Can't wait to try it.

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Brianne link
11/23/2020 10:49:21 am

Nothing beats finding a great store that makes everything easier. It makes life so much better when you can get everything and know it was for a great price.

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Joline
11/23/2020 10:55:14 am

So many people helped us and continue to help get through this crazy year. They really need to be thanked and celebrated. PS: That pumpkin chocolate chip banana bread looks delicious!

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Amber Myers
11/23/2020 11:39:37 am

Oh yes please, I will have to try this bread. It sounds and looks incredible.

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MELANIE EDJOURIAN
11/23/2020 01:42:40 pm

Oh wow, this sounds like a fantastic contest. The prize would be handy for many at the moment. Loving that recipe, it sounds really tasty.

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Heather
11/23/2020 03:23:41 pm

I love everything pumpkin! Can't wait to try this bread.

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Tasheena
11/23/2020 04:45:27 pm

I wish I had everything on hand to make this right now.

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Beth
11/23/2020 05:03:24 pm

What a wonderful way to celebrate all of those who have made this year a little kinder! Your pumpkin bread looks amazing, I hope I can make it soon.

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Heather link
11/23/2020 05:17:41 pm

That looks so delicious! I bet my family would love it if I made that!

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Natalie link
11/23/2020 05:24:32 pm

Wow, that banana bread looks scrumptious! I need to make some again soon, so yummy.

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Bri link
11/23/2020 06:15:29 pm

oh man! I became suddenly allergic to bananas when I was about 14 and the only this that I miss is BANANA BREAD! I want this soo badly!

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Danielle
11/23/2020 07:38:19 pm

I've always made pumpkin bread but I've never thought to add chocolate chips. Looks delicious!

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Nikki Wayne
11/23/2020 09:46:12 pm

Thanks for the information about the contest. That sounds like a great recipe.

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Nancy at Whispered Inspirations link
11/24/2020 06:45:20 am

Yessss, I am all about chocolate chips. This is a great idea!

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Rose Ann Sales
11/24/2020 07:14:21 am

That sounds like a delicious and moist bread. I will surely try this.Thanks for sharing.

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Gervin Khan
11/24/2020 07:45:24 am

Wow! This is definitely a great stuff, looks really delicious and yummy.

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Lynndee link
11/24/2020 08:46:33 am

Oh, wow! Pumpkin, banana and chocolate together?! That must be good. I can't wait to try your recipe.

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Kathy
11/24/2020 10:01:45 am

This is a great contest. Your recipe looks amazing too. Now I'm going to have to try that. Yum!

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Rena McDaniel link
11/24/2020 02:25:31 pm

I love banana bread! Can't wait to give this recipe a try.

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Rosey
11/24/2020 03:40:17 pm

I'm going to miss all the numnums you find at Christmas Parties, since we won't be attending this year!! I like the idea of treating someone who did something nice. That's very in the Christmas spirit.

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Swathi link
11/24/2020 10:15:47 pm

This pumpkin chocolate chip bead looks delicious I would love to try it for myself.

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Chef Dennis
11/24/2020 11:06:31 pm

Wow! It's really great to shop in Smart & Final! This contest is so exciting and fun. I will check this out.

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