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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Irresistibly Moist Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread to Savor

This Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is a quick and delicious fall treat that's moist, tender, and perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can swap with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder Use fresh for best results
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for lift
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Can substitute with pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves Omit or use allspice
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg Can replace with more cinnamon
For Moisture and Binding
  • 0.5 cup cooking oil Use vegetable, canola, or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs Can substitute with flaxseed eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Try coconut sugar for a healthier alternative
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Pure vanilla is best
Flavor Boosters
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Canned or homemade
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Dark chocolate or semi-sweet is interchangeable

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8"x 4" loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooking oil, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  4. Gently stir in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix just until combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Remove from oven and cool for about 10 minutes on a wire rack before turning out the bread to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh spices for optimal flavor and avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. Store in airtight container.

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