Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread

This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Bread is rich, moist and filled with pumpkin spice flavor. Semisweet chocolate chips make it extra indulgent, while the buttery cinnamon streusel adds a sweet, crumbly topping. Serve it for breakfast, dessert or alongside an afternoon cup of coffee.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 55–60 minutes
• Total Time: 70–75 minutes
• Servings: 12

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang along the sides for easy removal.

Step 2: To make the streusel topping, mix the softened butter, flour, sugars, and cinnamon in a bowl with a fork until crumbly. Place the mixture in the fridge to chill.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, oil, brown sugar, and maple syrup with an electric hand mixer. Next, add the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter.

Step 5: Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Use the parchment-paper overhang to lift it from the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack to finish cooling.

🍋 Simply Made Tips

• Use pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling already contains sugar and spices, which will change the flavor and texture of the bread.
• Don’t overmix the batter. Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture just until combined. Overmixing can make the bread dense or tough.
• Check more than one spot. Melted chocolate can make a finished loaf look underbaked. Insert a toothpick into two or three places near the center to check for doneness.
• Protect the streusel. If the topping begins to brown before the center is finished, loosely cover the loaf with aluminum foil for the remaining baking time.
• Let it cool before slicing. Allow the bread to set on a wire rack so it holds together when sliced. We know waiting is inconvenient, but it’s worth it.
• No pumpkin pie spice? Substitute 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves.

🎃 Before You Go …

Still in pumpkin mode? Try our easy pumpkin cake for another simple fall bake, or make our Pumpkin Spice Trifle when you need a dessert that’s made for sharing. And if pumpkin season has fully taken over your kitchen, browse our easy pumpkin recipes for even more breakfasts, desserts, drinks and cozy fall favorites.