Homemade chocolate chip pumpkin bread recipe is a favorite! Packed with tons of chocolate chips, nuts and loads of pumpkin flavor. It’s super moist and easy to make using a shortcut from your pantry.
Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe
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I’m a firm believer in keeping things simple and that even means for Thanksgiving.
Since Christy and Chloe were coming and I know they really like pumpkin cookies I thought I’d try something different and made my favorite Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe!
It’s such a simple recipe and even easier to make than the cookies because there is no standing at the counter, portioning them out and waiting to pull them out of the oven.
So much easier and so tasty too!
Easy Quick Bread Recipe
Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe
- spice cake box mix – yes you are reading that right! Using a box mix for a great flavor shortcut!
- canned pumpkin puree – be sure to get pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie mix.
- eggs – to add richness and helps the bread rise.
- oil – use corn or canola oil.
- chocolate chips – this time I used a combination of mini chocolate chips and dark chocolate. Use your favorite!
- chopped walnuts – the nuts are optional, but I think they really add great texture to this quick bread.
What can I add to pumpkin bread?
I love chopped walnuts, but you can really add your favorite nuts!
- walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts or pecans – so tasty!
- sprinkle the top with toasted pumpkin seeds before baking.
- chocolate chips; milk chocolate, dark chocolate – such a great pairing with pumpkin.
- slather sour cream frosting over the top of the loaf after it cools – THAT will take it to the next level!
How do you keep pumpkin bread moist?
The oil in this recipe really helps keep this loaf moist. After it’s baked, just be sure to wrap it well. That will keep it from drying out.
This recipe is easy to mix by hand. After mixing pour into prepared loaf pan.
Do you refrigerate pumpkin bread?
Yes, you’ll want to refrigerate it to extend the shelf life. If you’re going to gobble it down that first day, no problem! It will last on the counter just a couple of days.
For longer shelf life, wrap it in plastic and then foil. Refrigerated it will last 5-7 days. Freezer up to 3 months.
How do you know when pumpkin bread is done?
Test it with a toothpick – insert it into the center of the loaf, if it comes out clean, it’s done!
How do you get pumpkin bread out of the pan?
- Be sure to spray the pan well with non-stick cooking spray prior to adding the dough.
- After removing it from the oven, allow it to rest 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edges, invert it and the loaf will slip right out.
- Set the loaf on a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Pumpkin Bread
How to make Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe
This is so simple! You won’t even need to use your mixer, everything can be mixed by hand.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Chop the nuts, prepare the baking pan.
- Mix all of the ingredients together until just combined.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 14.5 oz. can pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup oil
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare the loaf pan by spraying it well with non-stick coating, set aside.
- Lightly chop the nuts.
- Pour the ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until just combined. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 for 45 minutes
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Karen
Pumpkin and chocolate do play well together don’t they? This sounds delicious.
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Most definitely!!
Dandi D
Pumpkin and chocolate is one of my favorite combos, so I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Bowl Me Over
Yum, yum, yum – me too Dandi!
Kathy S.
Thanks for another great recipe to bake up!
Kathy S.
I will use nuts instead of chips, however…
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Sounds like a great swap Kathy!
Carol
Looks delicious will try.
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Enjoy Carol!
Lois
I really enjoyed this recipe!
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Wonderful, so glad you like it Mom!
Sarah
A box mix would make this so easy to whip up quickly! I think my kids would love the chocolate addition.
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Oh yes they will, enjoy Sarah!
Andrea
Pumpkin and chocolate are my favorite! And this is one of the easiest recipes I’ve found! Thank you!!
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Wonderful! Enjoy this yummy treat Andrea!
Sheri Newell Anderson
Have never mixed pumpkin and chocolate before but will have to try, sounds great and yummy to me!!
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Awesome, I think you’ll really enjoy this Sheri!
Cheryl Chervitz
Who doesn’t love pumpkin and chocolate! It sounds really moist and delicious.
Bowl Me Over
Yes!! So moist and tender!!
Manda B.
Yum! I love pumpkin bread!
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Enjoy Manda!
Manda B.
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Thank you Manda – I will let the administrator know!!
Celeste Herrin
This sounds so good! I will definitely be trying it out with some Ghirardelli chocolate chips and maybe pecans instead of walnuts or maybe try it both ways! That gives me an excuse to make two loaves! A couple of people in my family do not like walnuts, so they will get the pecan version and I’ll get to try it both ways.
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I think pecan sounds quite spectacular – I will give that a try myself!
Sharon Aurora
I would have never thought to combine pumpkin with chocolate chips. Sounds interesting.
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It’s delicious Sharon, I hope you give it a try!
Danielle
Of all the pumpkin goodies I make, I haven’t tried pumpkin bread…I know, what is wrong with me?!
I think the addition of chocolate chips would definitely get my granddaughter’s attention. Would like to try the bread with walnuts. thinking that would make a nice addition too.
Thank you for all the pumpkin-inspiration.
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Yes, I load it up with nuts Danielle, I think you both will really like it!!
Debi
Chocolate & pumpkin are a great flavor combination! And this bread looks so moist & delicious! Thanks for the recipe & the chance to win!
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You’re welcome – good luck in the giveaway Debi!
Lynnette Lamance
Mmmm, gotta make this
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YOu’ll love it Lynnette! Good luck in the giveaway!
Robin Abrams
Anything pumpkin I love. I will be giving this a try sounds yummy
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Wonderful, enjoy Robin!
Cindy B
This bread will keep for a couple days on the counter or 4 to 5 days if kept in the refrigerator;
Bowl Me Over
Yes, it does keep well. I’ve found it keeps up to seven days in the fridge and it freezes great!
ANGELA PRINGLE
IT IS SUCH A HEALTY BREAD,LOW IN FAT,EXCEPT THE CHOCOLATE CHIPS!!!!!
Bowl Me Over
You could always cut down on them a bit! Definitely give this a try, I think you’ll love this easy quick bread!
kesha
I love to doctor up cake mixes. This sounds delicious especially with the pumpkin and chocolate chips.
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Thanks Kesha!! I hope you give it a try and good luck with the giveaway!
Jamie H
I can’t get enough of pumpkin recipes!
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Me too – I love the season of pumpkin Jamie!
Lois Christensen
I love pumpkin bread and love the idea of adding chocolate chips to the recipe.
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Wonderful, I hope you give this recipe a try!!
Eileen Kelly
Not only is the most delicious bread, I love that I can use a cake mix. The bread is moist and I love the extra tret of chocolate chips
Karen D
I like the walnuts 🙂 Not a fan of chocolate with pumpkin, though
Bowl Me Over
Just leave that chocolate out Karen, that way you can give this a try!