Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Name: Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; ¼ cup avocado oil; 1 cup pumpkin puree (homemade or canned); ¾ cup coconut sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup coconut flour; 1/2 cup tapioca flour; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; Pinch fine sea salt; ½ cup chocolate chips (save some for topping)

Last updated June 20, 2021•Published October 8, 2020 •by Olivia

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This gluten-free Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is so simple to make and is absolutely delicious. Made with real pumpkin puree and mixed with chocolate chips, this pumpkin chocolate chip bread doesn’t require any fancy equipment!

If you’re looking for a simple fall recipe that you can bring your kids in to help with, this healthy pumpkin chocolate chip bread is for you! As this pumpkin bread recipe doesn’t require any fancy mixers, it’s a very kid-friendly recipe. Pass them a large mixing bowl and a spoon then have them measure and mix together the wet or dry ingredients and you’ve got a fun afternoon activity!

Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this pumpkin chocolate chip bread only takes a couple minutes to put together and you wouldn’t even guess that it is gluten-free as well as paleo. It’s super moist, flavourful, and freezer friendly. So you can make two loaves and freeze one for later. The freezer instructions will be down below.

If you’re looking to bake some more after this healthy pumpkin chocolate chip bread, try my Easy Low-carb Pumpkin Bread (or my blender version), Super Moist Gluten-free Banana Bread and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread.

How to Make this Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe

Ingredients

Eggs — room temperature is best
Avocado oil
Pumpkin puree — you can use canned or homemade. Here’s how I make homemade pumpkin puree. If you’ve got extra, try making my Paleo Chocolate Chips Almond Flour Banana Bread or Paleo Chocolate Pumpkin Cake.
Coconut sugar
Vanilla
Coconut flour
Tapioca flour — might also be labelled as tapioca starch.
Pumpkin pie spice — it is a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and ground cloves.
Baking soda
Baking powder
Cinnamon
Pinch fine sea salt
Chocolate chips

Instructions

Prep the Oven and Pan

Preheat oven to 350ºF and spray a 8 inch by 5 inch bread pan with non-stick spray. Then, line it with parchment paper. Set aside.

Mix the Wet Ingredients and Dry Ingredients Separately

In a large bowl mix together eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, coconut sugar and vanilla until everything is well combined.
In a medium bowl add all the dry ingredients (coconut flour, tapioca flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt) and mix well to combine.

Combine the Ingredients and Chocolate Chips

Mix the wet and dry together until combined.
Add the chocolate chips and fold them into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Add extra chocolate chips on the top of the batter if you desire.

Bake and Rest

Bake for 45-50 minutes.
Place the bread pan on a wire rack and let it cool down for about 1 hour before slicing it. Enjoy!

Tips and Notes

Baking times may vary because ovens vary in power and efficiency. To check if your healthy pumpkin chocolate chip bread has baked through, poke a toothpick into the loaf. When removed, if the toothpick comes out clean, it’s done baking. If there is batter on it, continue to bake.
Spraying the loaf pan and lining it with parchment paper makes it easier to clean your loaf pan and makes removing it a lot easier. Leave 1-2 inches of overhang so you can easier grip the parchment paper to lift your loaf out!
Always try to use real vanilla extract instead of artificial for the best results.
Be sure to double check that you are purchasing plain canned pumpkin puree without any additional sweeteners or seasonings/spices as that can change the flavour of the finished bread.

Recipe Variations For This Pumpkin Bread

Chocolate chips can be swapped with any types of “chips” such as white chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, caramel chips, etc in this healthy pumpkin chocolate chip bread. You can even do half-half mix of two flavours!
You can also swap chocolate chips for pieces of chocolate instead. Just make sure you break them into manageable pieces.
You can also top the bread with some chopped nuts and seeds for extra texture.

How to Store and Freeze Leftover Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Store leftover pumpkin chocolate chip bread in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
Freeze leftovers in a freezer safe bag (be sure to squeeze all the air out) after being wrapped in plastic-wrap for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and bring to room temperature before enjoying!

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