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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread (One-Bowl)

Moist, cinnamon-spiced pumpkin loaf studded with melty chocolate chips. One bowl, proud dome, and easy variations for bars, cake, or cookies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour (220 g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.125 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (245 g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup neutral oil (120 ml)
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar, packed (150 g)
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk or plain yogurt (optional)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (170 g), plus 2 tbsp for topping

Equipment

  • oven
  • 9×5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Parchment paper
  • cooling rack

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment and lightly oil.
  • Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk pumpkin, eggs, oil, sugars, vanilla, and milk/yogurt until smooth.
  • Fold dry ingredients into wet just until combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
  • Spread batter into loaf pan, sprinkle reserved chips on top.
  • Bake 5 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake 45–55 minutes until a tester shows moist crumbs and center reads 200–205°F.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 3800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

GF: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend; add 1 extra tbsp oil. DF: Use dairy-free chocolate chips and milk/yogurt. Bars: Bake in a 9×9 pan at 350°F for 25–30 min (skip 425°F step). Muffins: Bake 12 muffins, 5 min at 425°F then 14–16 min at 350°F. Storage: Wrap well for 3–4 days or freeze slices. Air Fryer Mini Loaves/Muffins: Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 14–18 min until set.
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