I’m really excited to share this chocolate chip raspberry quick bread recipe with you today!
Unfortunately, I feel compelled to first address something completely unrelated, and I had hoped—perhaps naively—that publishing the Chocolate Covered Katie Anorexic post would’ve put the subject of my weight to rest for good. A quick glance at the comment section of Monday’s post, however, suggests otherwise. I’m choosing to respond today not because the trolls deserve a response but because I take my responsibility as a public figure seriously. I don’t want to hurt any impressionable young readers who might’ve felt similarly to the trolls. In answer to the question: NO, I have not lost any weight nor am I unhealthily thin. Perhaps my tall shoes made my legs look longer, or perhaps it was the angle of the camera… In any case, please remember it’s impossible to judge a person’s health based on one photo from the internet.
And to those who think it is vanity that has me post photos of myself, the opposite is actually true. I completely hate posting pictures of myself online! I’m self-conscious about it, as it can stir up exactly the kind of comments I so wish to avoid. Even the most confident person in the world wouldn’t enjoy getting negative comments about his or her appearance. But I know that when bloggers post a little about their lives—as opposed to just food—they are more relatable to readers. So I try to share when I can.
Now… food time!!! 
I hosted my entire family this year for Thanksgiving, which meant four people and two dogs sharing a one-bedroom apartment for seven days. We watched old movies, played cards, drank wine, collaborated to make Thanksgiving dinner in my tiny kitchen… and surprisingly still loved each other by week’s end!
As an early riser, I was in charge of making breakfast each morning, and this Chocolate Chip Raspberry Quick Bread was one of the favorite recipes from the week:
Low Fat Chocolate Chip Raspberry Quick Bread
Low-Fat Chocolate Chip Raspberry Quick Bread
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp milk of choice
- 3 1/2 tbsp oil OR more milk of choice
- 1/4 cup yogurt (I used Wholesoy)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup spelt, all-purpose, or Bob’s gf flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp plus 1/16 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar or xylitol
- pinch stevia OR 1 additional tbsp sugar
- 1 cup raspberries, broken up
- 1/2 cup to 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 F and grease an 8.5-inch loaf pan. Set aside. Whisk together the milk, yogurt, vinegar, and vanilla (and oil, if using), then let sit at least ten minutes. I used plain—but not unsweetened—yogurt, so add a little extra sugar if using unsweetened. In a large mixing bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except the raspberries, and stir well. Pour wet into dry, and stir until just evenly mixed. Then add the raspberries and stir again, very quickly and carefully so the berries don’t turn the entire batter pink! Pour into the prepared loaf pan, and smooth down evenly. Bake 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Store leftovers in the fridge for freshness, or slice and freeze for up to a month.
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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!
I completely agree with you May and I truly appreciate what Katie is going through and the stories and pictures (and of course the recipes) she shares. All the negative comments are coming from people who are just plain jealous of the hard work and willpower a person can have.
Thanks again for another great recipe. You are an inspiration to many.
This looks so yummy! Can’t wait for the cookbook 🙂
You look great in Monday’s picture girl! I’ve had similar criticism with my weight, so I totally relate to how you’re feeling. I find it ironic that people feel comfortable attacking skinny girls by calling them ‘anorexic’, ‘bulimic’, and ‘unhealthy’, etc., but if you’re overweight, you’re ‘curvy’ and ‘voluptuous’. Don’t let it get you down! 🙂
Don’t think it’s just pictures. Somebody I work with asked me if I had lost more weight – and I had gained six pounds! Because I’m working to build muscle I looked thinner. I’m at a very healthy weight for my height and I just ignore people who say I’m too thin or too bulky.
Ignore the trolls. You look great and I love your recipes. Enough said!
I can’t tell you how much I respect your determination to keep the negativity away from you and your lovely site. I have fought an eating disorder for years and just enjoy being healthy when I cook in order to combat the cravings. Your food and attitude bring me back every week and it’s a shame some people have nothing better to do than judge.
I think you are a beautiful, VERY healthy-looking young woman. But in the long run, it’s what’s inside that counts! Thanks for being such a joy to read!
Katie,
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you. I enjoy one of your delicious breakfast recipes literally every morning! Enjoying a sweet treat I can feel good about really puts a positive spin on my day.
I also wanted to thank you for demonstrating to your readers your presence of mind, professionalism, and maturity in both addressing and standing up to the faceless masses who strive to silence those who have worked so hard to make their dreams come true.
The person you have allowed your readers to meet is lovely and has great heart. We support you and are grateful to you for all you do.
Be well, and keep the creativity flowing!
I like that you used Cider Vinegar, must give it a real nice taste.
Actually, cider vinegar plus milk is actually the vegan sub for buttermilk. Not sure if it really changes the taste, but everything I use it in tastes great and I HATE vinegar!
thank you katie for all you do!
even with all the absurd comments, you provide us with amazing recipes.
ignore the crazy talk and we love youuuuu 🙂 <3
Colors and textures are mouthwatering!
Love your pictures. And I think you look great! Angelina Jolie gets the same comments of “too thin.” With 70 percent of our population overweight, thinner people are going to be compared to that. Fifty years ago you would not stand out. I’m 77 and I remember! You, my dear, are normal. And too bad we aren’t all as healthy.
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.
Sorry, but I disagree. Having also had anorexia, I can say without a doubt that the internet phenomenon of girls commenting on each other’s weight and expressing “concern” is really just a passive aggressive way of expressing jealousy and hoping the other girl will get better because it gets rid of competition. They aren’t really worried for Katie, they’re passively aggressively getting defensive over her size. No one is going to wake up one day and say, “Oh an internet troll thinks I should gain weight, so I will do just that!”
Okay, I can see where you’re coming from, and I agree — no one will really wants to hear about their weight from people they don’t really know. But we also don’t know what those commentors intent was, and I think it’s wrong to automatically assume that they had a negative intent.
I think it’s important not to be too hard on people who may have meant well, because being called out on their “trollike” behaviour may lead them to keep their mouths shut when a friend they personally know starts suffering from an eating disorder. I do think that Katie was right to defend herself, but I think she could have approached the subject slightly more delicately.
I apologize if I’m coming across as offensive. I don’t mean to be. I just think it’s important to speak up if you’re concerned about someone. Maybe not on the internet, but definitely in “real life.”
I thought the same thing as you! But then I read in her previous post comments that there were other commenters who WERE trolls who’s comments were deleted so I’m guessing she meant these commenters.
Oh. Okay. I didn’t know about those comments. Thanks for telling me about that.
I’m sorry I misunderstood you, Katie.
This bread looks delicious! I love your photography!!!!
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.
🙂
NEVER! I’m a person who LOVES to people-watch, so getting to see pictures of you is even more fun than the recipes! I don’t know, my life is pretty boring so I get a kick out of hearing/seeing other people’s fun times. PLEASE continue to reveal yo face.