Description

A simple, moist, and tender pumpkin bread with melty chocolate chips, perfect for cozy fall mornings or snacks. Made with pantry staples and easy to prepare, this bread is a family favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (canola or sunflower preferred)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (170g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, or line with parchment paper with an overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a wooden spoon or spatula. Do not overmix; stop as soon as the flour disappears.
Fold in the chocolate chips evenly. If using, fold in the chopped nuts as well.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just melted chocolate (no raw batter). If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil for the last 15 minutes.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with butter or cream cheese.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use fresh baking soda for best rise. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Optional add-ins include nuts or extra spices like nutmeg and cloves. For a dairy-free version, substitute oil with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 14 minutes
Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
Category: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of t
Calories: 210
Sugar: 14
Sodium: 150
Fat: 9
Saturated Fat: 1.5
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3

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