Homemade Pumpkin Bread is extra delicious, supremely moist, and bursting with fall flavors! So easy to make and a guaranteed hit with friends and family this holiday season. Bonus: No mixer needed! This easy pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
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Pumpkin Bread
I’m so excited to be sharing this delicious Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread recipe! It’s one of my favorite fall treats and although we make it without the chocolate chips frequently, the chocolate does add a decadent and delicious addition to the recipe.
If you’ve never had chocolate and pumpkin together before, I urge you to give it a try. This bread can be made without the chocolate chips, of course, but we love it best with them in.
Baking this weekend? You simply must try this Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Bread! So good!
The BEST Pumpkin Bread Recipe
For a handful of reasons…
- No mixer needed. I love that I can grab a mixing bowl and just rock and roll. No need to lug out a mixer to whip this bread up.
- That pretty pop of color from the chocolate chips is gorgeous against the orange of the bread.
- The perfect amount of spice using my homemade pumpkin pie spice.
- Perfectly moist bread that can double as breakfast or dessert.
- Delicious pumpkin flavor that is lovely in the fall months and holiday season
- This easy pumpkin bread recipe smells amazing while it’s baking! Creates the most delicious fall aroma in your home!
This pumpkin chocolate chip bread is a must make for fall! You’re definitely going to want to add it to your weekend baking list!
Pumpkin Desserts
Over the years I have become a really big fan of pumpkin and chocolate together. It’s incredibly decadent and just feels like the perfect fall dessert. Here are some of our favorite pumpkin and chocolate recipes:
Pumpkin Bread Ingredients
I love that this pumpkin bread recipe doesn’t call for anything crazy. In fact, it calls for ingredients that you most likely already have in your pantry, with maybe the exception of canned pumpkin. Let’s take a quick look at what you’ll need:
- all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – these ingredients provide the structure, leavening and some flavor to this pumpkin bread.
- pumpkin pie spice – I like to use my own homemade pumpkin pie spice but store bought will also work. The spices really complement the pumpkin and give it that “fall flavor”.
- canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) – I’m using a lot of pumpkin in this pumpkin bread which gives it it’s amazing flavor and keeps it moist for days.
- brown sugar and granulated sugar – the perfect amount to keep this pumpkin chocolate chip bread sweet and moist.
- applesauce OR canola oil – I prefer the oil but the applesauce will also work. Adds moisture to the bread and more importantly, keeps the bread moist.
- eggs and vanilla extract – for structure and flavor
- chocolate chips – the addition of chocolate chips is SO delicious!
This easy Pumpkin Bread recipe can be made with oil OR applesauce. I used oil in the video below but frequently use applesauce in this recipe and it’s just as delicious.
How To Make Pumpkin Bread
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease two 8 x 4 inch loaf pans and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce OR oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened and combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a small amount to sprinkle on top.
- Pour half of the batter into each of the prepared loaf pans and bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
What To Serve With Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
This bread is so moist and delicious on it’s own that you don’t need to top it with anything. Buuuuut, if you were, here is what I would suggest:
- Honey Butter
- Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter
- Pumpkin Butter
- Softened butter or cream cheese can also be delicious.
- A little drizzle of honey is a yummy way to go too.
Pumpkin Bread Variations To Try
- Try swapping in some nuts or flavored chips for the chocolate chips or even in addition to the chocolate chips. Butterscotch chips would be SO GOOD!
- Instead of sprinkling mini chocolate chips on top of the loaf, bake, let cool and then drizzle with a chocolate glaze like I did with this Chocolate Zucchini Cake.
- Swap in dried cranberries or raisins for the chocolate chips.
More Pumpkin Recipes:
- Pumpkin Bars with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
- Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pumpkin Cake with Chocolate Chips
- Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Muffins
- Pumpkin Butter Pecan Ice Cream
- Pumpkin Carrot Cake Cupcakes
- Cranberry Pecan Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle
How To Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup applesauce OR canola oil
- 3 eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips reserve a couple tablespoons for the top of the bread if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease two 8x4 in loaf pans and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce OR oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened and combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a small amount of mini chocolate chips for topping if desired.
- Pour half of the batter into each of the prepared loaf pans and bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Diane says
Delicious! Moist and will definitely be making it again!
Erin says
This was very yummy! Even my picky son loved it. I did use sweet potato instead of pumpkin because that’s what I had. Thank you!
Wendy says
Made this today halved the recipe and used fresh purée I made from garden , outstanding ! Although I halved recipe I used two cups fresh pumpkin purée it’s very good !
Nancy H says
Easy to make with basic ingredients. Delicious. I used unsweetened applesauce in place of oil, and regular sized semi sweet chocolate morsels folded into batter. Turned out great. Very moist and full of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Sam says
So yummy! I just made this for the first time for my parents and we all loved it. Thank you!
Rebecca says
Love this!! For people using just one can of pumpkin puree-I supplement for the little bit missing by adding in either pureed or shredded carrots 🙂 These are a hit in our house!
Hannah says
Do you bake both pans at the same time or do them separately?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Great question! I bake them at the same time.
Bobbie says
This is so delicious, I am going to can this bread so we don’t try to eat a whole loaf at one sitting.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Great idea and thank you Bobbie!
Christy Malaric says
I’m have my 5&6th loaves in 2 days in the oven right now🙃I make for family and friends everyone loves it👍
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Wow! That is amazing! So glad you are enjoying the bread (and your family and friends!)!
Jen says
Made this today. It is amazing! The kids love it & want me to make it again. This recipe makes two loaves. The only thing I altered was I used monk fruit sweetener instead of sugar and truvia brown sugar substitute instead of regular brown sugar to cut some of the calories and carbs. It is fantastic. Definitely 5 out of 5 stars 🌟🤩
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Great substitutions Jen! Thank you so much!
Kat says
This recipe was very easy to follow and the breads came out great! Very moist and delicious.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much for the feedback Kat!
Trish says
What exact size of pumpkin cans are you using?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
The measurement is in cups (2 cups) not cans. Hope that helps!
Nan says
I just made this recipe now the loaves are still in the oven almost done but I made it into a Vegan version so my daughter can eat it using milled flax meal to replace the eggs and plant based chocolate chips and wow it smells awesome in here and hope the family enjoys. Thanks for sharing.
brigitte says
Looks soooo good! Just wanna know what is the size of the pumpkin purée (oz). Thanks! Have a nice week! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You need two cups total so if you have 15 oz cans, you will need two cans but won’t use it all.
Mariann S. says
Made this over the weekend. Absolutely loved it! Will definitely make again. Thank you!