The most practical and coziest of quick breads is about to become your new favorite! This classic American recipe gets an extra layer of flavor with bittersweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts.
This pumpkin bread with chocolate chips is super moist, lightly spiced, and full of delicious flavor. It uses canned pumpkin puree for convenience, but feel free to substitute homemade puree if you prefer. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make—just mix and bake!
Enjoy a warm slice of this delicious pumpkin bread with a hot cup of coffee for a perfect fall breakfast or mid-afternoon treat!🍂
Method at a Glance
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9.5 x 5.75-inch loaf pan.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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- Whisk eggs, sugars, pumpkin puree, oil, and vanilla.
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- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Add chocolate chips and pecans.
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- Pour batter into pan. Bake 65-75 minutes.
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- Cool in pan, then slice and serve!
Tips and Variations
- Nut-Free: Skip the pecans if you prefer or have nut allergies.
- Add-ins: Try adding dried cranberries, raisins, or shredded coconut for extra flavor and texture.
- Spices: For a more complex flavor, try adding warm spices like ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, or ¼ teaspoon ground allspice.
- Glaze: Drizzle a simple glaze for a sweet finish or cream cheese frosting tangy-sweet topping.
- Chocolate Variation: Use any type of chocolate chips you prefer.
- Pan Preparation: Grease the pan before lining it with parchment paper for a secure fit.
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Recipe
Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips (No Mixer!)
The most practical and coziest of quick breads is about to become your new favorite! This classic American recipe gets an extra layer of flavor with bittersweet chocolate chips and crunchy pecans. This pumpkin bread is super moist, lightly spiced, and full of delicious flavor. It uses canned pumpkin puree for convenience, but feel free to substitute homemade puree if you prefer. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make—just mix and bake! Enjoy a warm slice of this delicious pumpkin bread with a hot cup of coffee for a perfect fall breakfast or mid-afternoon treat!🍂
Tools
- 9.5 x 5.75-inch loaf pan
Ingredients
- 215 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 315 g canned 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 120 ml avocado oil or any neutral-flavored oil
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 150 g light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 50 g lightly toasted pecans or walnuts , chopped
- 50 g bittersweet chocolate chips such as Ghirardelli
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9.5 x 5.75 inch (2 lb) loaf pan and line it with baking paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 65 -75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil.
- Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before removing and slicing.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious pumpkin bread with chocolate chips!
Notes
How to Store & Freeze
Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.
After the bread has completely cooled, wrap it securely in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, then place it in a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips (No Mixer!)
Amount per Serving
Calories
363
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.004
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
37
mg
12
%
Sodium
331
mg
14
%
Potassium
178
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
48
g
16
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
28
g
31
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
4961
IU
99
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
64
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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