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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread: A Cozy Fall Delight You’ll Love

This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread blends earthy pumpkin with luscious chocolate, making it a perfect fall treat for breakfast or snacks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda make sure it’s fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to enhance flavor
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large eggs for vegan option, use flax eggs or applesauce
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1/4 cup water can be omitted if puree is thick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for robust flavor
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips for sprinkling on top
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil and granulated sugar until smooth, then add eggs, pumpkin puree, water, and vanilla.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle any reserved chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep bread wrapped for 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerated for up to 1 week. Freeze individually wrapped slices for up to 3 months.

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