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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

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Ultra-moist pumpkin bread warmly spiced and studded with melty chocolate chips—perfect for cozy fall mornings or an anytime treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24 slices (2 loaves)

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 pie filling)
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup applesauce or canola oil
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (reserve a few tablespoons for topping, if desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans and line with parchment; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce (or oil), eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some mini chips for topping if desired.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and sprinkle reserved mini chips on top.
  7. Bake 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a lighter crumb, use applesauce; for a richer loaf, use oil.
  • Toss chips with 1 teaspoon flour to help prevent sinking.
  • Loaves keep well wrapped at room temperature for 2–3 days or frozen up to 3 months.
  • Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 217
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg