Moist chocolate chip pumpkin bread topped with melted chocolate chips and rich autumn flavors

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

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Moist, Cozy, and Loaded with Fall Flavor

This Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is the definition of fall comfort! 🍁 Soft, moist, and filled with warm pumpkin spice and gooey chocolate chips, it’s the kind of cozy bake that fills your kitchen with the most irresistible aroma. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat, this loaf comes together in just one bowl — no mixer required! 🙌 Whether you’re baking for the holidays, gifting to friends, or simply treating yourself, this pumpkin bread will have everyone asking for seconds (and the recipe!).

Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients List

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cloves (optional, for warmth)
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus a few 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 or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Spatula
  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Parchment paper (optional for easy removal)

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, eggs, sugars, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine: Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined — don’t overmix!
  5. Add chocolate chips: Fold in most of the chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping. 🍫
  6. Pour and bake: Pour batter into loaf pan, sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top, and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool & serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice once cooled.

Pro Tips

  • Extra moist texture: Add 2 tbsp of Greek yogurt or applesauce for a softer crumb.
  • Storage: Keeps well covered at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
  • Freeze-friendly: Wrap slices individually in plastic wrap and freeze up to 3 months.
  • Serving idea: Warm a slice in the microwave for 10 seconds and top with almond butter or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 slice2904g40g13g2g24g