Dessert

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe

ByMaya Quinn November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Introduction

This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is a comforting and moist treat perfect for fall or any time you crave a sweet, spiced snack. Made easy in your slow cooker, it fills your home with delightful aromas and requires minimal effort.

A thick round cake with a golden brown thick crust and visible soft light brown inside, dotted with many large, smooth dark brown chocolate chips scattered on top and inside the single slice cut from the cake; the cake is placed on a light wooden round board on a white marbled surface, with scattered crumbs and a few chocolate chips around it. In the blurred background, a brown mug with steaming hot coffee and soft foam sits next to a cozy blue and pink checkered cloth and warm glowing lights. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Step 2: In another bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.
Step 3: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients using a silicone spatula. Stir just until combined; a few lumps are okay to keep the bread soft.
Step 4: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
Step 5: Line your slow cooker with parchment paper or grease it well to prevent sticking. Pour the batter into the slow cooker and smooth the top.
Step 6: Place a paper towel under the slow cooker lid to catch condensation, then cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours. Start checking for doneness at 2 hours by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
Step 7: Once done, let the bread cool in the slow cooker for about 15 minutes before lifting it out and slicing to serve.

Tips & Variations

Use a paper towel under the lid to prevent condensation from making the bread soggy.
Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and soft.
Line the slow cooker with parchment paper or use a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup and to avoid sticking.
Swap chocolate chips for chopped nuts or dried cranberries if preferred.
For a sweeter bread, add an extra ¼ cup of brown sugar.
Make it healthier by replacing half the flour with whole wheat and using coconut oil instead of vegetable oil.

Storage

Store the pumpkin chocolate chip bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, slice and freeze the bread; thaw slices as needed for a quick snack. Reheat gently in the microwave or toaster oven for best results.

How to Serve

A thick, round golden brown cake with a rough textured crust and soft crumb inside sitting on a wooden board. The top layer of the cake is studded with large, shiny dark chocolate chips spread evenly across the surface. A single slice is cut out, showing the inside filled with more chocolate chips, with the inside color a warm, light brown. In the background, there is a steaming cup in a brown mug and blurred warm lights with a softly colored cloth. The surface under the cake is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use canned pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree?

It’s best to use pure pumpkin puree because pumpkin pie filling contains added spices and sugar, which can alter the taste and texture of the bread.

How do I know when the bread is done in the slow cooker?

Start checking at around 2 hours by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, the bread is done. Cooking times can vary depending on your slow cooker model.