Enjoy chocolate chip pumpkin bread as a snack, sweet breakfast treat, or tuck into a lunchbox for a surprise.
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Pumpkin is the quintessential fall flavor. Many people wait, anxiously, for that tinge of coolness in the air to make something with pumpkin.
This moist quick bread has a soft, tender crumb and is full of pumpkin flavor. In addition to a wonderful taste, your house will smell like fall.
My Mom loved this chocolate chip pumpkin bread recipe. It gave me great pleasure to know how much she enjoyed it.
Whenever I would visit her in the fall she would ask me if I brought her pumpkin bread. I started bringing it to her regularly. It always put a smile on her face. She devoured it!
Can I make mini loaves of quick bread?
The answer is simply, YES! Originally, the recipe made 6 mini loaves but I converted it to make 2 regular size loaves. The adjusted baking time is noted in the recipe.
The mini loaves are perfect for gift giving or to give your guests at a dinner party to take home. I prefer using milk chocolate chips but semi-sweet or bittersweet would be good too.
I do not use an electric mixer for this recipe. With the amount of sugar and flour, I find it easier to mix by hand with a wooden spoon. Less messy too. Over-mixing will make the bread tougher too. Chocolate chip pumpkin is a flavor combination that will surely become a favorite in your home.
Craving more pumpkin recipes this fall? Check out these goodies:
- Iced Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Cookies
- Easy Pumpkin Spice Pull-Apart Bread with Cinnamon Vanilla Glaze
- Gigi’s Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Bread
- Glazed Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
A delicious seasonal bread that makes 2 loaves. One to keep one to share.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- 2 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 (15 ounce) can 100% pure pumpkin
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 cup chocolate chips, semi-sweet, milk or bittersweet
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Spray 6 mini loaf pans or 2 9x5-inch loaf pans with cooking spray with flour.
- Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Pour melted butter, pumpkin, beaten eggs, and water on top of dry ingredients. Mix until combined. Add chocolate chips and stir gently. Pour the mixture into prepared 6 mini loaf pans or 2 9x5-inch loaf pans until each is ⅔ full.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes for mini loaf pans or 65 to 70 minutes for larger pans.
- Let breads cool in pans 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
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This post was originally published September 27, 2015 and updated October 28, 2020.
Liz @ Books n' Cooks says
I have a friend that would love this recipe – she’s been all about the pumpkin bread this fall. I bet my little guy would really like this too
Karen @Karen's Kitchen Stories says
Anything is better with chocolate chips! Pretty much amazing!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
One of my favorite fall treats! This loaf looks delicious.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Quick breads are my jam! I love the look and sound of yours!
Terri Oliver Steffes says
Oh wow. This looks sooooo good. I’m in love with a bread! ❤️
Sandi Hankerson says
This may be the BEST pumpkin bread recipe I have made. The Chocolate Chips put it over the top! Just wonderful. My kids ate 2 pieces each for breakfast this morning!
culinarycam says
I would love a slice of that right about now!
Nancy Mock says
This sounds really good! Chocolate chips in quick breads just make them 10 times better, in my opinion! I am pinning this one.
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
What a gorgeous loaf!
Krayl Funch (@KraylFunch) says
oh man! A friends mom in high school made this and I would always try to get extra slices!!
Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba) says
This would be a perfect after school treat!
Cindy Kerschner says
Save me a slice!
ourlifetastesgood says
Sounds delicious. I like the addition of the chocolate chips! Great tip making mini-loafs for gift giving!!
lk529 says
This would make a wonderful “favor” for a Thanksgiving table.
Tara says
This bread sounds delicious! Love the combination of autumn spices with chocolate and pumpkin.
Mary Ellen says
Your bread looks delicious! I am so ready for fall.
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
I just love a recipe with spice like this in it! Makes you all warm and cozy from the inside out, no wonder your mom loved it so much! Thanks for sharing 🙂
mommasmeals says
What a fabulous recipe for gift giving! Plus I think my kids would like this too.
Bernie Dezenski says
You say fall, I say pumpkin and adding chocolate, well, I was already there!! Looks delicious!
Stacy says
Your little loaves would make fabulous gifts at Thanksgiving or Christmas time as well, Ellen! What a great recipe. Welcome to Sunday Supper as well!
Ellen Folkman says
Thank you, Stacy! You’re idea is a great one.
Cooking Chat says
Chocolate chips for breakfast, why not!
Cynthia @ Whole Food | Real Families says
This sounds delicious! My kids would love it!
Liz Berg says
A family favorite around here—and I’m going to have to try your version with milk chocolate chips! YUM!