Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
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Tender, delicious homemade pumpkin bread stuffed with sweet chocolate chips! This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is the perfect fall snack for your sweet tooth. I love grabbing a big warm slice, loading it with butter and enjoying it with my coffee in the morning or as an afternoon snack!

Pumpkin Bread is one of my favorite fall treats especially when you add a few chocolate chips to the loaf. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread is the perfect sweet treat for breakfast or a snack.
Sweet pumpkin pairs deliciously with chocolate chips (I like using dark chocolate chips.) and bakes up beautiful in this sweet treat!
Grab the ingredients and make this quick bread today!
Why this recipe works:
- Makes two loaves so you can share or freeze one
- Tender, moist and delicious pumpkin bread that smells amazing while baking
- Made in one bowl and you don’t need a mixer
Ingredients Needed
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated White Sugar
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Spices – Cinnamon & Nutmeg blend perfectly
- Canned Pumpkin – Make sure it’s pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling
- Vegetable oil – Adds moisture and lightens the crumb up
- Eggs
- Chocolate chips – Milk, Semi-Sweet or Dark Chocolate will work
Steps to Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare two 5x9x3 inch loaf pans by coating with non-stick spray.
- Combine the pumpkin, oil, eggs and water.
- Add dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon into loaf pans
- Bake for about 60-65 minutes
- Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan to wire rack.
Expert Tips
- This bread is delicious with a 1/2 c. of chopped nuts if you’d like.
- Toss your chocolate chips with a little flour before you add them to the batter. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom.
- Save a few chocolate chips or throw a few extra on top for presentation.
- To test the bread to see if it’s done insert a toothpick in the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs it’s done.
- Leftovers should be completely cool then placed in an airtight container or resealable ziploc bag. Store it at room temperature for up to 5 days. If stored in the refrigerator it can be stored for 7-10 days.
- Freeze this bread by allowing it to completely cool first. Then wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap and place in a resealable freezer bag. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw loaves overnight in the refrigerator.
- Instead of large loaves this recipe will make up to 8 mini loaves using mini loaf pans. These are perfect for sharing with friends. Start by baking mini loaf pans for 30 minutes and then testing to see if they are done.
- This bread will bake best in a lightly colored aluminum bread pan. This is because bread pans conduct heat so that they cook evenly to prevent the bread from getting to brown on the bottom.
If you’re looking for a tasty treat when during the holidays, be sure to bake up this bread! It’s perfect for company or an easy snack while you’re waiting for dinner!
More delicious pumpkin recipes perfect for fall!
- Kick your day off on the right foot with light, fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes!
- Pumpkin Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are a favorite treat to bring to parties, potlucks and more!
- Need a treat on the lighter side? Make this easy Pumpkin Angel Food Cake that starts with a box mix.
- A twist on this bread are these Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins that are perfect for a grab and go breakfast, sending in lunches or snacks after school.
I hope you add this recipe to your menu! Be sure and leave me a five-star comment below!
Bake it up for the holidays and be sure to snap a photo and tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats – I want to see pictures of all of your holiday eats!
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
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Ingredients
- 3 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
- 3 c. sugar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 15 oz can pumpkin
- 1 c. vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 2/3 c. water
- 1 c. chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two 5x9x3 inch loaf pans with non-stick spray, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine pumpkin, oil, eggs and water. Mix in dry ingredients. Mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Spoon into loaf pans
- Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan to wire rack.
Tips
- This bread is delicious with a 1/2 c. of chopped nuts if you’d like.
- Toss your chocolate chips with a little flour before you add them to the batter. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom.
- Save a few chocolate chips or throw a few extra on top for presentation.
- To test the bread to see if it’s done insert a toothpick in the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs it’s done.
- Leftovers should be completely cool then placed in an airtight container or resealable ziploc bag. Store it at room temperature for up to 5 days. If stored in the refrigerator it can be stored for 7-10 days.
- Freeze this bread by allowing it to completely cool first. Then wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap and place in a resealable freezer bag. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw loaves overnight in the refrigerator.
- Instead of large loaves this recipe will make up to 8 mini loaves using mini loaf pans. These are perfect for sharing with friends. Start by baking mini loaf pans for 30 minutes and then testing to see if they are done.
- This bread will bake best in a lightly colored aluminum bread pan. This is because bread pans conduct heat so that they cook evenly to prevent the bread from getting to brown on the bottom.
Annick says
This turned out SO GOOD!! The house smelled amazing as it was baking and it tasted incredible.
Michelle Sperr says
I’m so glad that you enjoyed this recipe Annick! Thank you for sharing!
Britni says
Thank you for this recipe, Love it!!
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it!
April says
Pumpkin bread is literally the BEST bread. It’s even better with chocolate chips in it!
Julie Evink says
You can never go wrong adding chocolate chips to anything!
Malinda Linnebur says
I can eat an entire loaf myself!!
Julie Evink says
I could probably too!
Melissa Howell says
I could eat this stuff all day long! And I love how it makes my house smell!
Julie Evink says
So addicting!
Danielle Green says
This is picture perfect! I love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate chips!
Julie Evink says
Such an amazing flavor combo!
Erin says
Looks yummy I’m going to cut down the sugar almost half! 3 cups sugar and 1cup chocolate chips is a lot! But I have a can of pumpkin calling my name! Thanks for the idea!
Julie Evink says
Enjoy!