Moist, spiced, and loaded with melty chocolate chips — this pumpkin bread is the coziest fall bake you’ll ever try! Perfect with coffee, tea, or as a sweet snack.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Warm Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger make it taste like fall.
Rich and Moist: Pumpkin puree keeps every slice soft and tender.
Chocolatey Goodness: Melty chocolate chips balance the spice perfectly.
Simple Bake: No mixer required — just bowls and a whisk.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 55–65 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: ~260 kcal per slice

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a medium bowl.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4: Combine

Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.

Step 5: Add Chocolate Chips

Fold in chocolate chips.

Step 6: Fill Pan

Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.

Step 7: Bake

Bake for 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).

Step 8: Cool and Serve

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I freeze pumpkin bread?
Yes! Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

2. Can I make this with less sugar?
Yes, you can reduce sugar to ¾ cup without affecting texture too much.

3. Can I use mini chocolate chips?
Absolutely — they’ll distribute more evenly throughout the bread.

Final Thoughts

This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is the ultimate fall comfort bake — moist, warmly spiced, and perfectly sweet with gooey chocolate in every bite. A cozy treat to share with family, friends, or just for yourself!