Description
Looking for the best pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe? This one is quick, easy, and loaded with rich chocolate chips! Whether you’re after a healthy snack idea or a simple dessert, this loaf delivers every time. Great for fall baking, meal prep, and beginner-friendly too. Save this easy pumpkin bread recipe for your next cozy baking day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Fold in ¾ cup chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
- Pour batter into loaf pan and top with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use mini chocolate chips for more even distribution.
- Add nutmeg or ginger for extra spice.
- Store in fridge or freeze individual slices.
- Use a 1:1 gluten-free blend if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American