Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Homemade Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, a quintessential fall treat that pairs the sweetness of pumpkin with rich chocolate chips. Perfectly moist and incredibly easy to make, this delightful bread is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy afternoon snack. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, bakers of all skill levels can whip up this delicious recipe in no time. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with butter – either way, this pumpkin bread is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 cups canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
- â…” cup brown sugar
- â…” cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup applesauce or canola oil
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8×4 inch loaf pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine canned pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce (or oil), eggs, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and reserve some mini chocolate chips for topping if desired.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared loaf pans and bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg