Low-Fat Chocolate Chip Raspberry Quick Bread

Hey Katie! I’m so glad that you have the courage to stand up for yourself; it’s truly an inspiration. Not to mention that even when people are bullies, I’m willing to bet that you have so much more support than you might even realize! A lot of times, I’ll read your blog without comment, but I’m always glad when you tell us about yourself, and when things in your life are working out. I’m sure many feel the same way, and we’ll stay strong for you and with you 🙂 That aside, I can’t wait to try your newest recipes; your website is the best, and so is your upbeat attitude!

Colors and textures are mouthwatering!

I think it’s a bit harsh to call them trolls. They were concerned about you. My cousin had anorexia and one of the reasons it got as bad as it did (she almost died) was because everyone was too afraid to tell her she looked too thin. You may not like having people from the internet comment on your weight, but sometimes comments like that can help save a person from tipping over the edge. If I thought someone was getting too thin I would tell them, because even if it’s awkward, at least I’m trying to help. And like it or not, these people care about you and will try to help because they CARE about you. I’m sure they weren’t trying to insult you on purpose.

I love your blog for many reasons, but how you genuinely care about your readers is up at the top of the list. I was at the worst point of my eating disorder when I found your blog, and it inspired me to look at food differently.

For the first time, I felt like I actually deserved to take good care of myself and eat things like peanut butter and oils. I can’t begin to tell you how much your blog has meant in my recovery.

🙂

been thin my whole 36 yrs of existence. Even after 2 kids, i still have my “stick” figure.
Ive dealt with comments my whole life too.. So sorry katie

I’m guessing frozen berries would leave the bread too moist? Do you think freeze dried berries would work well? This looks delicious, but the fresh berries at the store didn’t.

i think the comments on your last post are more a testament to just how skewed the USofAs current perception of what “healthy” is (and the idea of what a “healthy body” looks like). on one hand we are now more obese than ever (recently reported), and our effing military is suffering because they can’t find enough non-obese soldiers! and on the other hand, we are hearing songs like “all about that bass” (and others!) with lyrics like “f*ck the skinny bitches” with the message that even if you’re overweight your “perfect,” as long as you’re not “skinny”.

we then glamorize the 1950s when models and actresses were heavier and being “voluptious” was in fashion. well guess what. marilyn monroe was usually a size 4 with a 22 inch waist, and barbie was originally advertised as “curvy”. can you imagine if they advertised barbie as “curvy” today?! hah!

anyway, katie you look like what a normal healthy person is supposed to look like (which, unfortunately is such a rare sight today that most people have forgotten).

I will say that I follow you for inspiration on meals and recipes and honestly never paid attention to your stature but after this post I took a look at Monday’s post and don’t think you look unhealthy at all. I also know that even while you might be helpful inspiration, I’m never going to look like you because, well, I’m not built the same and that’s just that. It’s too bad our society can’t be a little more understanding of different types, different healthy bodies. Regardless, I appreciate you trying to be a responsible internet voice and I love your recipe posts so THANK YOU. 🙂 As for this one, can’t wait to give it a try.

Do you think I could use oat flour with this recipe?

Katie you look gorgeous in your pics as does your quick bread! Trolls will be trolls , but you are absolutely right to want to send out a message of positivity and body acceptance for your more impressionable readers. And, as a ways thanks for the delicious looking recipe!

This looks so great. I love raspberry flavored things. Thanks so much for posting a healthy snack recipe. I am always looking for good things to eat.

I can’t wait to try this! I’ve been looking for a recipe to use up some frozen raspberries. btw, I have a question and I hope it doesn’t sound dumb but I saw on your nutrition page that you said you used generic chocolate chips. Does that mean that you don’t worry about little bits of dairy like that in chocolate? just wondering how strict most vegans are with dairy.

Hi Katie, not sure if I previously commented and sorry to bring it back up (so to speak) but I know how it feels to have the label of an eating disorder thrown at you.

I personally try to think of how ridiculous it is and laugh it all off, like how BMI is somehow directly correlated to sanity..? Anyway, you’re beautiful and nothing anyone says can change that.

All my love,
Joey
x

I’m so trying out this recipe. Sounds the noms.

That aside, is there a chance women could consider supporting one another, rather than judging and biting one another like wild dogs in mascara? That’d be really cool.

Stay classy.

Does your nutritional chart for the lowest choc chip rasp bread based on real sugar or xylitol? Thanks.

Enjoy your posts, love the recipes, appreciate sharing of your pix, admire your strength to take on Internet trolls. Katie, keep doing what you do! Oxo

Hi Katie! Love your recipes!
I was just wondering, I use xylitol as well, but I read that it causes gas, bloating and other digestive problems. Do you feel any of theses symptmons? I’m trying to figure out some food sensivities, so I can’t tell if my upset stomach is caused by xylitol or any other ingredient. Thanks!

Just made this with 1 tbsp oil, rice syrup instead of sugar (omitted the milk) and whole grain spelt flour.
sooo good

I just wanted to say, I almost never read blogs, let alone cooking blogs (I generally have hated cooking all my life and feel only slightly more receptive to baking), except that lately I’ve been looking for some healthier options. So all that is to preface the fact that I don’t know anything about the world of online bloggers or blogging personalities, etc. I did however have my interest piqued by this mention of an ‘anorexic’ photo posted. I took a look. I have to say, you look extremely healthy and proportional for your height and build and in NO WAY look anorexic. In fact, you look slim and healthy. I would argue that many people are far more overweight than they should be and THAT unfortunately is unhealthy. I have worked in a cardiac ward, I have seen the young obese people in the ward with crippling knee problems, advanced diabetes and serious cardiac problems that are a DIRECT result of their serious lack of proper nutrition habits and increased weight. Don’t listen to the haters, they don’t know what they’re talking about. As an aside, on the same floor where my office was in the hospital, was the eating disorders clinic – so I did *frequently* see actual anorexic (mostly) women. That was equally as terrifying. Thin hair falling out, grey/yellow pallor to their skin, joints wider than their limbs – THAT is also life-threateningly unhealthy. You are a healthy weight and obviously choose to responsibly maintain it. Good for you!

This recipe for chocolate chip raspberry quick bread is SO good! I increased it by half to make a more substantial loaf, and the baking time was 38 minutes. I only used 1/2 cup chocolate chips (generous), and the blend of chocolate with raspberry was heavenly.