The Best Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread with Greek Yogurt

Are you ready to bake the best chocolate chip pumpkin bread you’ve ever tasted?

This chocolate chip pumpkin bread recipe is packed with all the fall flavors you crave—pumpkin pie spice, dark chocolate chips, and the perfect combination of pumpkin and chocolate.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Whether it's your first time baking with fresh pumpkin puree or you’re a seasoned pro with a collection of pumpkin recipes, this one is sure to become a favorite.

This quick bread recipe is loaded with tons of chocolate chips, both mini chocolate chips and larger ones, ensuring that every slice of pumpkin bread is packed with extra chocolate chips from the center of the loaf to the edges.

The golden brown crust gives way to a moist and flavorful inside, thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt and brown sugar.

It's the perfect homemade pumpkin bread for the holiday season or to wrap up in plastic wrap and send in a care package.

Whether you're making mini loaves, large loaves, or using standard loaf pans, this is a wonderful recipe that brings out the best in pumpkin flavor. 

The pumpkin spice and pumpkin pie filling give it that cozy, warm feeling of pumpkin season, and of course, there’s never too much chocolate! 

If you're looking for the best pumpkin bread recipe to add to your collection of bread recipes, this is it—full of your favorite things and perfect for sharing during the holiday season or enjoying yourself.

If you love easy desserts make sure you check out my most popular recipes - Low Calorie Wendy's Frosty, 3 Ingredient Cinnamon Muffins , Mini DASH Chaffles, Air Fryer Beignets and The WW Zero Point Apple Crisp Chips.

Why Make this Recipe?

You don't want to miss out on this super easy and delicious chocolate chip pumpkin loaf recipe!

Weight Watcher friendly - This pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipe is only 9 WW Points on my Weight Watchers app if you slice your loaf into 12 slices.

Since the new Weight Watchers plan is personalized you will have to input the ingredients used into your WW app to get your exact WW points.

Easy to Make - Preparing this healthy pumpkin loaf requires only a handful simple ingredients and 50 minutes of bake time.

Ingredients needed and substitutions:

Flour - We used all purpose flour for this pumpkin bread recipe. You can swap with whole wheat flour or gluten free flour depending on your dietary preferences.

Pumpkin Puree - Make sure to choose an organic canned pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. Or feel free to make your own homemade pumpkin puree.

Greek Yogurt - Any plain Greek yogurt works well with this recipe.

Dark Chocolate Chips - You can swap with large and mini milk chocolate chips or even mix with cinnamon chips for a fun fall dessert flavor.

How to Make Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray and line with a sheet of parchment paper for easy removal.

2:  In a large bowl add your dry ingredients - Flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, sea salt, sugar and brown sugar. Whisk ingredients to blend.

3: In a medium bowl add your wet ingredients - Pumpkin Puree, Greek yogurt, eggs, applesauce and vanilla extract. Mix well.

4: Combine your wet and dry ingredients together and mix well.

5: Add in your chocolate chips, stir gently. Feel free to use a combination of large and mini chips.

6: Pour batter into your loaf pan.

7: Place in oven and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden. Sprinkle a couple of chocolate chips on top at about the 45 minute mark if you like extra chocolate.

8: Remove when baking is complete and let cool on a wire rack to room temperature. Once cool remove from pan, slice and enjoy!

Watch the How to Make Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread Video Here...

Expert Tips and Optional Variations

• Use pure pumpkin: Always use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. The natural flavor of pure pumpkin adds a rich texture without extra sugars or spices.
• Measure your ingredients accurately: Be sure to use the correct amount of pure pumpkin, flour, and other ingredients to maintain the perfect texture. Too much flour can make the bread dense.
• Mix wet and dry ingredients separately: Mixing them separately ensures even distribution of flavors and helps prevent overmixing, which can result in a tough bread.
• Add sour cream for extra moisture: Incorporating a little sour cream into the batter keeps the bread super moist and adds a slight tang that complements the sweetness.
• Don’t skimp on the chocolate chips: Adding plenty of chocolate chips—both regular and mini—ensures that every bite is bursting with chocolatey goodness. Mix some into the batter and save a few to sprinkle on top.
• Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds: For added crunch and a festive look, sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top of the loaf before baking. It also adds a boost of protein and healthy fats.
• Use a Bundt cake pan for a fun twist: If you're tired of the standard loaf shape, bake your pumpkin bread in a Bundt cake pan for an impressive presentation.
• Check for doneness in the center: Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf—if it comes out clean (or with a few moist crumbs), it’s done. Avoid overbaking to maintain a moist texture.
• Cover with aluminum foil halfway through baking: To prevent over-browning, cover the top with aluminum foil halfway through baking. This ensures an even golden-brown crust without burning.
• Let it cool before slicing: Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing. This helps it firm up and gives you cleaner slices without crumbling.
• Add cream cheese frosting: If you want to elevate your chocolate chip pumpkin bread, top it with a smooth cream cheese frosting once it cools. It’s a delicious pairing with the warm pumpkin and chocolate flavors.
• Make it ahead for better flavor: Pumpkin bread often tastes better the next day, as the flavors meld together. Wrap it tightly in storage wrap and store it overnight.
• Store properly for freshness: To keep your bread fresh, wrap it in aluminum foil or plastic and store it in an airtight container. This will maintain its moisture and prevent it from drying out.
• Freeze for later: Pumpkin bread freezes well! Wrap individual slices or loaves tightly in aluminum foil, then place them in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.
• Reheat for a fresh-from-the-oven taste: When you’re ready to enjoy it again, reheat the bread slightly in the oven, wrapped in aluminum foil, to restore its fresh-baked flavor and texture.

Are you a Weight Watcher?

If you follow my Blog you probably already know I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and I like to point all of my Recipes with the WW Points System.

This Weight Watchers friendly Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread recipe is only 9 Points on my Weight Watchers points app for one delicious slice of chocolate chip pumpkin bread.

Weight Watchers has a new individualized program right now to make it easier to enjoy the foods you love and still lose weight.

Just plug the ingredients into your WW app to confirm the points for your individual program.

If you want to see the old Purple, Blue and Green WW Food Lists for each plan just click Here… For a list of the 2024 Free WW Food list click here..

Make sure you check out my Newbie WW Tips and Tricks Guide if you are just getting started.

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