Incredibly Moist Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe

A cozy twist on classic pumpkin bread 🍂

Pumpkin bread is already a fall staple, but when you fold in melty chocolate chips, it becomes something truly irresistible. This loaf is perfectly spiced, tender, and dotted with rich chocolate in every bite. It’s the kind of easy healthy recipe that feels indulgent yet comforting, making it an ideal fall dinner idea side, snack, or dessert. Whether you’re baking it for your family, gifting it to a friend, or enjoying it with a warm mug of coffee, this pumpkin bread is sure to become a seasonal favorite.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 55 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Servings: 10 slices

📝 Ingredients List

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.

• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Rubber spatula
• 9×5-inch loaf pan
• Cooling rack

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined (do not overmix 🙂).
5. Stir in chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the batter 🌀.
7. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (melted chocolate may stick, that’s okay).
8. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy warm with coffee ☕.

💡 Pro Tips Section

• Storage: Wrap in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Refrigerate for longer freshness.
• Freezer-Friendly: Slice and wrap individually for easy grab-and-go snacks—freezes well for up to 2 months.
• Mix-Ins: Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate, dark chocolate, or add chopped walnuts for crunch.
• Serving Ideas: Delicious plain, but even better with a smear of cream cheese or a drizzle of caramel.

📊 Nutrition Table

Conclusion

This Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is the perfect blend of cozy pumpkin spice and rich chocolate indulgence. With its moist crumb, warm spices, and melty chocolate chips, it’s a must-bake treat for fall. Serve it at brunch, enjoy it as a snack, or wrap it up as a thoughtful homemade gift—it’s guaranteed to spread seasonal joy.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

This cozy pumpkin bread is spiced to perfection and folded with rich chocolate chips, making it a seasonal favorite for snacks, desserts, or gifts.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 10 slices

Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients

  

Dry Ingredients

• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-Ins

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus extra for topping

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9"x5" loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
• In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
• Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined (do not overmix).
• Stir in chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.

Baking

• Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
• Sprinkle extra chocolate chips over the batter.
• Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (melted chocolate may stick, that’s okay).
• Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
• Slice and enjoy warm with coffee.

Notes

Storage: Wrap in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Refrigerate for longer freshness. Freezer-Friendly: Slice and wrap individually for easy grab-and-go snacks—freezes well for up to 2 months. Mix-Ins: Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate, dark chocolate, or add chopped walnuts for crunch. Serving Ideas: Delicious plain, but even better with a smear of cream cheese or a drizzle of caramel.

Keyword Chocolate Chip, Cozy Baking, Fall Recipe, Healthy Treat, pumpkin bread