My love of pumpkin runs deep. Pumpkin desserts, pumpkin in savory dishes, pumpkin-scented candles, the works. This fall has been even more fun for our family. Lleyton is in preschool and is old enough to make some fall crafts, both boys loved our trip to the pumpkin patch, and we are just two or so weeks away from welcoming our third baby into our family. It’s a great time to be cozy and enjoy an afternoon of baking pumpkin chocolate chip bread.
I have been trying to let Lleyton help more and more in the kitchen, and baking seems to be the easiest way for him to help. Cooking frequently requires a lot of chopping and more time standing over the stove, but Lleyton loves stirring up a bowl of muffins or bread and watching the recipe bake in the oven. Since he naps every other day and Easton naps every day, on the days that I only have Lleyton awake in the afternoon it’s a perfect time to let him help me in the kitchen.
My kids have never met a baked good that they don’t like. They each enjoyed a few slices of the mini loaves as their afternoon snack. I think that makes the fact that Lleyton helped make them extra special! Easton called the little slices “cookies” since they are about that size. If you don’t have a mini loaf pan, you can certainly make these as muffins or in a larger loaf pan, you will just need to adjust your cooking times and make sure you don’t overfill them. This recipe will also make about 22 muffins or a one very large loaf in a standard pan.
I do think a mini loaf pan is worth the money if you bake a lot of breads! They are adorable and perfect for sharing. You can even slice up the little loaves to serve at brunch, dessert for a holiday dinner, or put out with coffee on Thanksgiving. I got my mini loaf pan years ago at Home Goods and have used it for so many recipes.
There seem two be two types of fall desserts that people love: pumpkin and apple. After bringing you this chai-spiced apple cake a few weeks ago I wanted to make sure those of you who fall in “team pumpkin” were also taken care of. Enjoy!
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. nutmeg
- ½ tsp. ginger
- ½ tsp. allspice
- ¼ tsp. cloves
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a mini loaf pan, a single standard-sized loaf pan, or about 22 muffin cups in two muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.*
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Distribute batter evenly in your prepared baking pan of choice and place in your preheated oven.
- For muffins, begin checking for doneness at 22 minutes. For mini loaves, begin checking for doneness at 30 minutes. For a standard-sized loaf pan, begin checking for doneness at 55 minutes.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes and then remove from pan.
- Enjoy!
Kai Keene says
Mr. Heid made this bread, and it tasted amazing!!!
Claire says
I learned my cooking skills from him! Glad you liked it!
Owen says
I liked this, it was very tasty.
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Payal says
This was freaking DELICIOUS!!!! Thank you for this amazing recipe!!!
Claire says
I’m so glad you liked it!
Logan says
This was absolutely delicious!!! You are amazing!!
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Nathan says
‘Twas fire
Claire says
Haha I’m glad to hear it!
Jessica says
These make my day go better!!!
Claire says
I’m so happy to hear that Jessica!
Jeremy says
‘Tis a good loaf of bread
Claire says
It is indeed!
Greg says
Wow that was good!
Claire says
Glad you liked it!
Ethan Bader says
Amazing!!! This recipe MADE MY DAY!!!!!
Claire says
I’m so happy to hear that!
Alvin foerster says
Absolutely amazing, one of the best teachers I’ve ever had made it for us. I hope to make it soon at home.
Claire says
Awww I’m so happy to hear that!
Bartholomew says
Outstanding bread! Thanks for the recipe!
Claire says
Glad you liked it!
Rachel says
Love your recipes but by far this is my favorite 10/10
Claire says
Thanks so much! We definitely make this year round, not just during pumpkin season 🙂
Martyna says
The bread was amazing!
Claire says
I’m so glad you liked it! Definitely a favorite of ours too!
Karly says
Mr. Heid brought 8 loaves of this to school today! Crazy guy, but it tastes amazing!!!! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Andrew says
This is the best recipe for pumpkin bread I’ve ever had. Absolutely spectacular
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Ivan says
Literally the best pumpkin bread I’ve ever had
Claire says
I’m flattered!! So glad you liked it!
Haley Weinert says
Thank you so much for this incredible recipe! I’ve waited all week for Mr.Heid to make a loaf and let tell you it was worth it!
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Aleena Yandall says
Mr.Heid is one crazy teacher, but he sure does make the best pumpkin bread! It was delicious!!(: it made my day a whole lot better!
Claire says
haha so glad you liked it!
Name says
Mr. Heid made this for the class and its amazing
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Jenna Dedina says
4th period chemistry ABSOLUTELY loved this recipe!!!
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Paulina Argomaniz says
You’re recipe was great. Keep up the good work!
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Emily J says
I love the pumpkin bread I could eat it 24/7 it’s that good!!
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Nate Lekae says
This bread is SO good! I will definitely be making this over spring break! Mr. Heid made this for us and it brightened my morning.
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Ethan says
Wish there were more stars
Claire says
Awww thanks!
Kaylee says
Really good recipe!
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Dylan Hess says
The bread was OUTSTANDING!!!!!!
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Andrew says
Best recipe for pumpkin bread that I’ve ever had. Absolutely spectacular
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Sabrina O says
The bread is sooo good! I loved the combination of pumpkin and chocolate.
Claire says
Me too! So glad you liked it!
Madeline says
Mr. Heid made this bread today. It was amazing! I will definitely try this over spring break.
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Douglas says
It’s not easy making something out pumpkin that I can genuinely enjoy, so congratulations for being the first person to do so
Claire says
That makes me so happy! Glad you liked it!
Douglas Campos says
There’s never been a pumpkin recipe that I’ve genuinely enjoyed, until I tried your recipe that is
Claire says
That makes me so happy to hear!
Isa says
I’m so excited I finally got to taste it this year, since I missed out last year when Mr. Heid brought some. It was very good and tasty! I don’t know what I was expecting, but it was the best pumpkin bread I’ve ever had. Definitely making it soon for myself! Congratulations on your blog and have a nice day!
Claire says
I’m so glad you liked it and hope you make it again!
Payal says
Mr.Heid yelled at me for forgetting to put 5 stars even though I commented. So here are the five stars!! Once again it was DELICIOUS!! And I LOVED IT
Claire says
haha thanks!
Sam Nickol says
Mr. Heid’s tasted delicious and looked delicious. Will definitely be using this at home. Have a good day.
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Seil says
Had this in Mr.Heid’s class and it tasted amazing. Thank you so much.
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Seila says
Had this in Mr.Heid’s class and it tasted amazing. Thank you so much.
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Alexis C says
It was very delicious and tasty!
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Oceanna Pfeiffer says
omg that was delicious!!
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Jarrett Williams says
I really enjoyed it but very sad their wasn’t enough for multiple slices
Claire says
You can never have too much of this bread!
Javerius McGuinn says
This bread is amazing!!!!!!!!! Great Job Claire!!!
~Mr. Heid’s Student Javerius McGuinn
Claire says
Thank you! So glad you liked it!
Kaitlyn says
I totally agree, the bread was so delicious!!
Claire says
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!
Aiden Miller says
I liked it
Claire says
Thanks so much!
Rebecca says
Very good!!
Claire says
Thank you!
Jordan says
Mr. Heid made this recipe and it is amazing!!!!!!! I will be making this at home asap
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Jon Carr says
Muy bien, shoutout mr.heid
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Kathryn says
Mr. Heid brought 8 loaves to school today. So good!
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Jessie Pakaski says
Mr. Heid made this and it was really good!!!
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Tessa says
Thank you so much for this recipe!! Your father brought in 8 loaves today! So fun!
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Kiley says
Best pumpkin bread I’ve ever had
Claire says
Thanks so much!
Marcelo says
This pumpkin bread is so GOOD you dad brought in so many loaves of it.
Claire says
Thanks so much!
Ryan Shapiro says
Mr. Heid, (Your dad) makes really good chocolate pumpkin bread. Real good recipe.
Claire says
Thanks so much!
Garrison says
I’ve never had This before and it was amazing!
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Faith says
Love the bread. Your dad bought the bread in and it was delicious. Very good 🙂
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Spencer Sutherland says
Mr. Heid made this bread and it is very good.
Claire says
Thanks so much!
Ashleigh says
I love the recipe!
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Samira says
Mr. Heid made some of your bread for us and it was really good!!
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Erin says
This was so good!
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Jade says
Looks delicious!
Claire says
Thanks so much!
Emma Hoeger says
I really like this bread! It’s sweet and tastes amazing!
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Mason Scherdin says
Mr. Heid made it, Tasted amazing!
Claire says
Thanks so much!
Samuel Viner says
This taste incredible!
Claire says
Thanks so much!
megan hutson says
yo dis bread dope
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
dalton sperle says
I’m from Mr. Heids class and your bread was fnatastic!
Claire says
Thanks so much!
makayla hugg says
Amazing!
Claire says
Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it!
Austin Fink says
Great Recipe! Made my day!
Claire says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Amanda says
Mr. Heid made this bread, and it was so delicious. Thank you for the recipe
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Drew Murdock says
Is this what heaven tastes like?
Claire says
I think so!
Katie Karecki says
Mr. Heid made this bread and its amazing 🙂
Claire says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Kathleen says
So good!!!!!!! Highly recommend!
Claire says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Sophia Esquivel says
Scrumptious!!!!!!!!!! Perfectly moist.
Claire says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Andrea says
It was delicious !!!!
Claire says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Daniel Shapiro says
The bread was really good. Mr. Heids room is cold.
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Eric Latham says
That was good.
Claire says
Thank you!
Daniel says
It was good.
Claire says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Piper says
amazing bread !! definitely will try again!
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Nogah says
You’re dad gave us some of his pumpkin chocolate bread in school today- and let me just say….
ITS SO GOOD! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING UP WITH THIS MAGNIFICENT, MAGICAL, WONDERFUL RECIPE!!!
Claire says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Jessica says
The bread is amazing!
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Neyda says
The bread is really good.
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Joe Haxby says
This was very tasty and definitely hit the spot. Mr. Heid made this for us and it was the perfect dessert after 6th period lunch.
Claire says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Liana says
It was very good!
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
David C. says
I actually wanna say thank you for this awesome dessert!
Claire says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Piper says
Amazing bread! mr. heid treats us in chemistry !
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Maggie says
This is amazing, I see where you get your baking skills from! (Mr heid)
Claire says
Thanks so much!!
Yesenia says
delicious bread!
Claire says
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!
Clayton W says
This taste amazing. I need to make it for my self.
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Bobby says
thank you for your recipe, i love dairy and egg products!!!
Claire says
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!
Hunter Rathgeber says
very good quality at its finest!!
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Dylan Brannick says
It was very good.
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Keira dafnis says
The bread was great!! Mr heid brought it to class with him and I loved it!! I hope I can make it my self one day.
Claire says
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!
Tyler Nakazaki says
This was made by Mr.Heid in class, it was incredible since I haven’t ever actually had pumpkin bread before this experience definitely makes me want to make some though
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Madi Bilancia says
Had it in Mr. Heid’s class… very good!!
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Kellen says
Great spice and richness. Tasty all around. Definitely going to make it in the future
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
RYAN ROCKEY says
This is so good
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Alana says
Amazing Recepie!! Mr Heid made this bread and it was delicious
Claire says
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!
Jessica Lange says
This site looks like it has so many good recipes! I already have like 3 things I wanna make including the pumpkin bread. Cant wait to try and make em
Claire says
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you!
Tyler says
This is the best bread ever
Claire says
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!
Zoe Luri says
It is delicious. would do again
Claire says
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it!
Justin says
Mr. Heid gave this to us in class and we loved it!
Claire says
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!
Erik Zieba says
Really good
Claire says
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!
Montgomery says
Mr. Heid made this for us it’s so amazing, I will totally make this 🙂
Claire says
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!
Ekaterina Ftikas says
Love this! Have to make this for the fall.
Claire says
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!
Montgomery says
Mr. Heid made this for us it’s so amazing, I will totally make this 🙂 🙂
Claire says
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!
Nic says
Mr. Heid made this for us and it was amazing!
Claire says
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks!