Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

This Pumpkin Bread with chocolate chips is fluffy and delicious, with a perfect balance of spices and chocolate chips throughout. Made with Greek yogurt, this bread bakes up perfectly moist every time! 

I use my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice in this recipe and serve it with Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Simple pumpkin bread recipe

Even though the temperatures outside still feel like summer, the fall is here and I am baking all things pumpkin. As soon as you feel like you need to break out your loaf pan and a can of pumpkin puree (don’t forget my Homemade Pumpkin Spice mix! It’s the best! ) and bake this bread. It’s so good and it will definitely put you in a fall baking mood. I made a few loaves and muffins all in one day! I was on a roll!

This recipe is my go-to for pumpkin bread and it always bakes up beautifully! We are talking domed top with a slight crack, moist with a nice crumb that lets you cut nice slices without the whole loaf falling apart. It’s perfect! The chocolate chips fill each slice without any of them sinking to the bottom. There is a very simple trick for that!

Ingredients:

• 100% pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
• chocolate chips
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda and baking powder
• salt
• vegetable oil
• Greek yogurt or sour cream
• vanilla extract
• eggs
• brown sugar
• pumpkin pie spice (I recommend my homemade version)

How to make pumpkin bread?

• Whisk together the dry ingredients. Add chocolate chips and stir.
• In another mixing bowl, mix together the wet ingredients and sugar. Mix well.
• Stir in the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
• Bake until the top is golden brown.

Expert tips for the best pumpkin bread:

• chocolate chips: The trick is to add the chocolate chips to the dry ingredients just before mixing in the wet ingredients. Stir in the chips with flour mixture and make sure to coat them well. That prevents the chips from sinking to the bottom. Bam! Each slice is filled with chocolate from top to bottom! I also like to reserve a few chips to sprinkle on top of the batter, just before placing the loaf pan in the oven.
• pumpkin puree: make sure you are using 100% pumpkin puree and not the pie filling that comes in a large can. There is a difference! Pumpkin pie filling contains spices and other ingredients.
• do not overmix: overmixing a sweet bread batter can cause dense and sunken top bread. Stir just enough to make sure all flour mixture is incorporated. Do not use a hand mixer for that.

Why is my pumpkin bread gummy?

If your loaf has a dense gummy layer (usually towards the bottom), you used too much pumpkin puree and not enough dry ingredients. It is important to use proper measuring cups. Remember: the ones with spouts are for wet ingredients, the ones with flat rims, for dry ingredients. Always fluff the flour, then scoop with a spoon into a measuring cup. This will ensure the bread is fluffy and moist but not gummy and dense.

Variations:

• gluten-free: use GF flour that can be used in 1:1 ratio
• vegan: use egg substitute (like flax egg) and almond milk or vegan sour cream
• healthier: use whole wheat flour and coconut sugar to make this bread. Applesauce can be used in place of oil.

More pumpkin recipes:

• Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
• No-bake Pumpkin Pie
• Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
• Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Total Time

1 hr

 

This Pumpkin Bread with chocolate chips is fluffy and delicious, with a perfect balance of spices and chocolate chips throughout. Made with Greek yogurt, this bread bakes up perfectly moist every time!  

Course: bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pumpkin bread, pumpkin chocolate chip bread

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 573 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup 100% pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling!
• ¼ cup oil (canola vegetable or coconut)
• ¼ cup plain or Greek yogurt you can also use sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

2. Lightly grease and flour a 9" by 5" loaf pan. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and pumpkin spice).
4. Add chocolate chips and stir in until coated.
5. In another mixing bowl, mix together the wet ingredients (pumpkin puree, oil, yogurt, vanilla and eggs). Add sugar and mix well.
6. Stir in the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix only until combined. Do not overmix.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
8. Bake the bread for 45 to 50 minutes or until the toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
9. Cool the bread in the pan to room temperature. Place on a cutting board, slice and serve.

Recipe Notes

• To freeze: wrap tightly in plastic wrap, place in a Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Make sure you are using 100% pumpkin puree and not the pie filling that comes in a large can. There is a difference!
• Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use a calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition Facts

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Amount Per Serving

Calories 573 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 83mg28%

Sodium 550mg24%

Potassium 352mg10%

Carbohydrates 94g31%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 43g48%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 9665IU193%

Vitamin C 2.6mg3%

Calcium 112mg11%

Iron 4.4mg24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was originally published on September 27th, 2015 and updated on September 17th, 2021.