The Best Pumpkin Bread Mom S Famous Recipe

Guys, I’ve been holding out on you. My mom makes the BEST Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread in the world. Every Fall growing up, us 5 kids (and all the neighbors, family, friends and anyone else blessed enough to be a recipient of Mom’s pumpkin bread) would eagerly await the arrival of pumpkin cans lining grocery store shelves so mom could make her famous Pumpkin Bread. The house would fill with the magical Fall aroma of pumpkin and cinnamon and we knew it was going to be a magically delicious day.

Best Pumpkin Bread

But mom wouldn’t just make one loaf, but three beautiful loaves of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread. We would devour as much as we were allowed and the rest would be gifted to neighbors and friends. And then she would make more. As my mom has given this recipe out over the years, everyone who makes her chocolate chip pumpkin bread gets asked for the recipe, and many, in turn, have become “famous” for “their” pumpkin bread. One of my mom’s best friends in Salt Lake City, Pat, has now been making my mom’s recipe for years and gifting it to her neighbors and friends. Pat said she’s now famous for “Pat’s Pumpkin Bread” 🙂 and you can be famous too!

What Are the ingredients for Pumpkin Bread?

Another winning aspect of Pumpkin Bread is that it uses pantry friendly ingredients. No running of to get buttermilk or sour cream, just simple ingredients you use every day. So take care to stock up on canned pumpkin and you can always make this easy Pumpkin Bread! You will need:

eggs granulated sugar 1 29 oz. can pure pumpkin vvegetable oil flour baking soda baking powder salt ground cinnamon ground cloves ground nutmeg chocolate chips

I am still in awe how such simple ingredients can produce such tantalizing results, but trust me this easy Pumpkin Bread with perfect proportions. will blow. your. mind.

How do You Make Easy Pumpkin Bread?

Pumpkin Bread is so easy to make because it is a type of quick bread which means it doesn’t require yeast, kneading or rising. All you need for this Pumpkin Bread is 2 bowls and a whisk.

Can You add Chocolate Chips to Pumpkin Bread?

I always add chocolate chips to my Pumpkin Bread so I’ve included them in the recipe instructions. I think chocolate and pumpkin are a mach made in heaven. I’ve matched them in my Pumpkin Bars with Nutella Cream Cheese Frosting, Nutella Pumpkin Crepes and Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Cinnamon Chocolate Sauce. So I say PLEASE ADD the Chocolate Chips to your Pumpkin Bread!

Can You add Nuts to Pumpkin Bread?

Absolutely! You can stir in 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts, pecans, dried cranberries, pepitas or raisins.

Should Pumpkin Bread be Refrigerated?

Pumpkin bread stores fabulously well at room temperature due to the pumpkin and oil. It does not need to be refrigerated unless you want to make it last an entire week. Below is how to properly store Pumpkin Bread but if you still have extra, or your bread gets dry, I highly recommend my Pumpkin Bread Pudding!

How to Store Pumpkin Bread

Can I Freeze Pumpkin Bread?

Absolutely! This recipe makes 3 loaves of moist Pumpkin Bread so if you aren’t devouring or sharing all of the loaves, then you can freeze the rest.

How To Freeze Pumpkin Bread

What to Eat With Pumpkin Bread?

I think this Pumpkin Bread is perfect in its simplicity and eat my bread plain. If you are omitting the chocolate chips or simply want a little something-something extra, you can also serve your pumpkin bread with:

Nutella Cream cheese (or cinnamon cream cheese) cinnamon honey butter apple butter

Do you have a favorite way to serve Pumpkin Bread?

Can Pumpkin Bread Be Made into Muffins?

Yes! I actually have adapted this easy Pumpkin Bread into Muffins by scaling the recipe down. Simply go to the recipe card under servings, change it to 1.5 servings. This will make approximately 22 muffins. Follow the same instructions for mixing and pour into lightly greased cupcake liners. Bake at 350 degrees F for 22-28 minutes OR until toothpick comes out clean Now get ready to be loved, adored and applauded for your “famous” supremely moist Pumpkin Bread riddled with chocolate chips, Fall spices and new memories to share!

Looking for More Pumpkin Recipes?

Pumpkin Praline Pie Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Cookies Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce Easy Pumpkin Dip Pumpkin Dinner Rolls with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butter Pumpkin Angel Food Cake French Toast Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pound Cake