Weight Watchers Pumpkin Bread

PSL season is here and you’re going to want this chocolate chip pumpkin bread recipe to have with your pumpkin-flavored coffee. 5 smart points per slice

Speaking of PSL, can you believe I’m almost 40 years old and I’ve never had one until now? Yeah, I live under a rock. I discovered at the farmers market this weekend I like espresso. I never really liked coffee and lately, I’ve been wanting to try it again and a latte was delicious served with ice and some vanilla sugar syrup. Those Premier Protein drinks that everyone has with their espresso for only 2 points, I now see what all the fuss is about. That’s amazing as well. 

It’s funny how your tastebuds change over the years and things you used to not like, you like now. Let me know in the comments below what foods you used to dislike but like now. 

This chocolate chip pumpkin bread is one of my absolute favorite recipes to make this time of year. I’ve tried coming up with different ways to make this bread lower in points like using a mashed banana as a replacement for the sugar. Pumpkin season only happens once a year, so embrace it. Make some bread and give the rest away to your friends. 

If you enjoy pumpkin recipes try Pumpkin Fluff, 5 Easy Recipes with Cake Mix and Canned Pumpkin, and Pumpkin Muffins with Chocolate Chips.

Jump to:

• Ingredients Needed
• How to make Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread 
• Can I use a sugar substitute instead of sugar?
• Variations
• How do I store leftovers?
• Recommended Tools to Make This Recipe 
• Other Delicious Pumpkin Recipes
• Weight Watchers Recipes | Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients Needed

• Sugar  - Or  regular granulated sugar, I do not use sugar substitutes in any of my recipes but if you know the conversions feel free to do so
• Canned pumpkin - is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide variety of recipes, from sweet to savory. Made from cooked and mashed pumpkin, it is commonly used in baking and cooking to add a rich, creamy texture and a subtle sweetness. I have tested this recipe with canned pumpkin puree and Pumpkin pie filling. Both work out great!
• Canola oil  - is a type of vegetable oil that is derived from the seeds of the canola plant. It is commonly used in cooking and baking, as it has a neutral flavor and a high smoke point, which means it can be heated to high temperatures without smoking or burning.
• Applesauce, unsweetened applesauce
• Eggs - The best type of eggs you can buy at the store are organic or free-range eggs, while others may prefer eggs from specific breeds of chickens
• All-purpose flour - is a type of wheat flour that is commonly used in cooking and baking. It is versatile and can be used for a variety of recipes, including bread, cakes, cookies, and pastries.
• Ground cinnamon - is a spice that comes from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum.
• Salt 
• Baking soda - also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a white crystalline powder that is commonly used in baking as a leavening agent
• Semisweet chocolate chips - come in a variety of sizes, ranging from mini chips to large chunks. Use whatever you prefer.
• Cooking spray 
• See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

How to make Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread 

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°. 

Step 2: Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk.

Step 3: Combine flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk.

Step 4: Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture, stirring just until moist. Stir in chocolate chips. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.

Step 5: Spoon batter into 2 (8 x 4-inch) loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 4: Cool 10 minutes in pans on a wire rack, and remove from pans. Cool completely on wire rack. 

Yield: 32 servings (serving size: 1 slice) 

On my youtube channel, I have another recipe for pumpkin bread that is only 3 points for slice instead of 5. Check it out here.

Can I use a sugar substitute instead of sugar?

I have not tried this recipe using any sugar substitutes yet. I'm not very familiar with the different kinds there are but if you would like to use a sugar replacement like Splenda let me know if you did in the comments below and how much you used.

Variations

If you don't like chocolate chips try one of the following ingredients below. I entered in the recipe builder using sugar-free chocolate chips and it was still 5 points per slice.

• Dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins can add a chewy texture and a burst of sweetness that contrasts nicely with the earthiness of the pumpkin.
• Use sugar-free chocolate chips in place of regular chocolate chips 
• Butterscotch chips or white chocolate chips 
• Consider folding in a cup of chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, pecans, or a mix of pumpkin and sunflower seeds right before baking.
• If you're feeling adventurous, a swirl of nut butter throughout the batter before it hits the oven can introduce a creamy, rich flavor that complements the pumpkin beautifully.

How do I store leftovers?

Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic,  whatever!  Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container. 

Recommended Tools to Make This Recipe 

Bread loaf pans - for pouring the pumpkin batter and baking the bread loaf in the oven.

Spatulas - for mixing and combing the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

Other Delicious Pumpkin Recipes

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