Moist and tender chocolate chunk pumpkin bread filled with warm fall spices and melty chocolate. This easy pumpkin bread recipe is perfect for autumn baking, coffee breaks, or a cozy snack.

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There’s something about baking in autumn, the scent of pumpkin, the warmth of spices, the anticipation of cool mornings. This pumpkin bread, studded with generous chocolate chunks, perfectly captures that cozy feeling. Moist, lightly sweet, and with just the right amount of spice, it’s a wonderful treat alongside your morning coffee or an after-school snack.. If you love love making breads like this check out my Apple Butter Banana Bread and my classic Pumpkin Bread .

Why you will love this fall pumpkin bread :

• Easy to make: One bowl for mixing and minimal prep.
• Pumpkin meets chocolate: The pumpkin adds moisture and pumpkin spice, while the chocolate chunks bring melty texture and indulgence.
• Comfort food perfect: Great for fall, but really satisfying any time you’re craving something warm and sweet

What you will need to make this Quick Bread:

• Mixing Bowls
• Hand Mixer or wire whisk
• Rubber Spatula
• Loaf Pan
• Cooling Rack
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 Egg
• 11/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 1 cup Dark chocolate chunks

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Let’s Make Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Bread!

This is so easy to make , everything is mixed in one bowl.

• 1-Set your oven to 350°F . Grease or spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan so the bread won’t stick. Blend together pumpkin, oil, egg and sugar
• Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin spice.
• Blend well stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl
• Stir in chocolate chunks

Spread into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes

Cool for 10 minutes and remove from the pan.Cool on a cooling rack.

Cool completely before slicing .

Tips and Variations

• Chocolate swap: Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate if you prefer something sweeter. White chocolate gives a really interesting contrast, too.
• Spice adjustment: If you like a bolder spice flavor, increase the pumpkin pie spice or add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
• Nuts or mix-ins: For texture, fold in chopped pecans or walnuts. Dried cranberries would pair nicely as well.
• Serving idea: Warm slices with a dab of butter or pumpkin butter. Also delicious toasted the next day.

Final Thoughts

This pumpkin bread strikes a perfect balance: not overly sweet, with warm autumn flavor and satisfying chocolate bites throughout. It’s great for sharing or keeping all to yourself. Once you bake it, I think you’ll find it becomes a go to in your fall baking lineup.

If you like this recipe check out these :

• Classic Pumpkin Bread
• Pumpkin Cupcakes
• Pumpkin Molasses cookies
• Homemade Pumpkin spice
• Pumpkin Pancakes

Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Bread

Moist and tender chocolate chunk pumpkin bread filled with warm fall spices and melty chocolate. This easy pumpkin bread recipe is perfect for autumn baking, coffee breaks, or a cozy snack.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Breads

Cuisine American

Servings 8 slices

Calories 694 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 Egg
• 11/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 1 cup Dark chocolate chunks

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• Spray a 9×5 loaf pan with a spray like bakers joy
• Blend together pumpkin, oil, egg and sugar
• Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin spice.
• Blend well , stopping to scrape down the sides
• Once blended fold in chocolate chunks
• Pour into the prepared 9×5 loaf pan
• Baked 55-60 minutes in preheated oven
• Cool for 10 minutes in pan then remove and cool on a cooling rack

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Notes

Nutritional Information is estimations and can greatly differ in cooking methods and serving sizes . 

Nutrition

Calories: 694kcalCarbohydrates: 112gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 203mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 4gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 4799IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 5mg

Keyword Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Bread

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