Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread. This moist and flavorful treat is perfect for breakfast or dessert and makes a wonderful gift for friends and family. With the warm spices reminiscent of pumpkin pie and the richness of chocolate chips, this easy-to-make loaf is sure to impress at any gathering or cozy evening at home. Whether you enjoy it plain, toasted with butter, or topped with cream cheese frosting, every slice offers a heartwarming taste of autumn.
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
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup applesauce (or canola oil)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 8×4 inch loaf pans lined with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice; set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk canned pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce (or oil), eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 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 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg