Description
Spiced pumpkin bread with chocolate chips brings autumn’s warmth to your kitchen, melding rich seasonal flavors. Moist crumbs and sweet chocolate morsels create a comforting slice you’ll crave from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Sweeteners and Oils:
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and preparing a 9×5 inch loaf pan with grease, flour, or parchment paper for seamless bread removal.
- Create a uniform dry ingredient mixture by whisking flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly integrated.
- Develop a smooth wet ingredient base by vigorously whisking oil, white sugar, and brown sugar until well-blended. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition.
- Enhance the wet mixture with vanilla extract and pumpkin puree, stirring until achieving a consistent, silky texture.
- Merge dry and wet ingredients carefully, gently folding the flour mixture into the liquid components. Mix minimally to prevent developing a dense bread texture.
- Distribute chocolate chips throughout the batter, reserving a small portion for surface decoration. Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top surface.
- Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips across the batter’s surface for aesthetic appeal and additional chocolate distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, monitoring for a clean toothpick test. Protect the bread’s surface with aluminum foil if browning occurs too rapidly.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Slice and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Swap flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or oat flour for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the bread’s soft texture.
- Reduce sugar content by replacing half the white sugar with natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie treat.
- Add extra moisture by incorporating Greek yogurt or applesauce, which helps create a tender crumb and enhances the pumpkin’s richness.
- Boost nutrition by sprinkling chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on top, adding healthy fats and a delightful crunch to each slice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg