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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Enjoy this Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread as a cozy fall treat that's easy to make and wonderfully moist.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling.
  • 2 large Eggs Substitute with a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can reduce to 3/4 cup for lower sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with Greek yogurt or coconut oil.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Can omit or swap with allspice/cloves.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate.
For Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts or Pecans Substitute for some of the chocolate chips.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruits Try cranberries or raisins.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • loaf pan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until well combined.
  2. Add the canned pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  4. Grease a metal loaf pan and pour the batter in, filling it about two-thirds full.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure you're using fresh baking soda and baking powder, and avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a light texture.

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