Description
Moist, warmly spiced, and rich with fall flavor, this Pumpkin Bread is the ultimate quick bread for cozy mornings or comforting snacks. It’s a classic easy recipe that uses pantry staples and comes together in just minutes—no mixer required. Whether you’re baking for a holiday, brunch, or a make-ahead breakfast idea, this loaf delivers on taste, texture, and aroma. Great for gifting, meal prepping, or freezing for later. Perfect for anyone searching for easy pumpkin recipes, fall baking ideas, or a healthy snack that feels like a treat.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup chocolate chips or ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
3. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined—do not overmix.
5. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
6. Divide the batter between two standard loaf pans or four mini pans. Smooth the tops.
7. Bake for 50–60 minutes (standard loaves) or 30–35 minutes (mini loaves) until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Let cool in pans for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and enjoy, or store once cooled.
Notes
Let the bread cool fully before slicing for the best texture.
Don’t swap pumpkin puree with pumpkin pie filling—they are not the same.
Use a toothpick to test for doneness to avoid under- or overbaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin bread, fall baking, quick bread, easy recipe, breakfast ideas