Pumpkin season is here, and I am so excited to share some of my favorite quick bread recipes with you! If you love the warm, cozy taste of pumpkin, these easy breads are perfect for your kitchen.
I’ve gathered three delicious pumpkin bread recipes that are simple to make and wonderful to share. From classic chocolate to a comforting oatmeal version and a delightful streusel topping, there’s a pumpkin bread for everyone.
Jump to Recipe:
- 1. Pumpkin Chocolate Bread Recipe: A Sweet Treat
- 2. Hearty Pumpkin Oatmeal Bread for Breakfast
- 3. Delightful Pumpkin Streusel Bread Recipe
Pumpkin Chocolate Bread Recipe: A Sweet Treat
This pumpkin chocolate bread is a perfect combination of sweet pumpkin and rich chocolate chips. It’s moist, flavorful, and a great snack or dessert.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Pumpkin Puree: Make sure you use 100% pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for the best texture and flavor.
- Chocolate Chips: You can use milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or even dark chocolate chips depending on how sweet you like your bread.
What You Need
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup chocolate chips
⏱️ Time: 1 hour 15 mins🍽️ Yields: 1 loaf
How to Make It
Step 1: Get Ready to Bake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a standard loaf pan. This helps the bread not stick and gives it a nice finish.
Step 2: Mix Wet and Dry
In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth. In a separate bowl, stir flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips carefully.
Step 3: Bake and Cool
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.
📝 Final Note
This bread freezes well! Wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap and then foil for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature when you are ready to enjoy it.
Hearty Pumpkin Oatmeal Bread for Breakfast
Start your day right with this comforting pumpkin oatmeal bread. It’s packed with oats and pumpkin, making it a wholesome and delicious choice.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Rolled Oats: Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture; quick oats can make the bread too dense.
- Spices: A mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger really brings out the warm pumpkin flavor.
What You Need
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⏱️ Time: 1 hour 10 mins🍽️ Yields: 1 loaf
How to Make It
Step 1: Prep Your Pan & Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a loaf pan by greasing and lightly flouring it. This simple step ensures your bread comes out easily.
Step 2: Combine Everything
In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, and melted butter until smooth. In another bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just mixed; do not overmix.
Step 3: Bake and Enjoy
Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean when inserted into the middle. Let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
📝 Final Note
This bread is fantastic with a smear of cream cheese or a drizzle of maple syrup for an extra treat. It makes a wonderful breakfast or afternoon snack.
Delightful Pumpkin Streusel Bread Recipe
This pumpkin streusel bread is truly special, topped with a sweet, crumbly streusel. It’s perfect for a weekend breakfast or an afternoon coffee break.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Streusel Topping: Don’t skip the streusel! It adds a lovely crunchy texture and extra sweetness that complements the pumpkin bread perfectly.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure your eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter that mixes more easily and bakes evenly.
What You Need
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed (for streusel)
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, diced (for streusel)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
⏱️ Time: 1 hour 20 mins🍽️ Yields: 1 loaf
How to Make It
Step 1: Make the Streusel
In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons cold butter. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly. This will be your topping, so set it aside for now.
Step 2: Mix the Pumpkin Batter
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing and flouring it. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, 1 cup granulated sugar, eggs, and oil. In another bowl, mix 1.5 cups flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice. Add dry to wet ingredients until just combined.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter. Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
📝 Final Note
If the streusel starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent the loaf with aluminum foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking to prevent burning.
