Nothing says love like a slice of this pumpkin bread.

you’re able to bake as is, or mix it up with some of our suggested variations.

Take thisChocolate Pumpkin Piefor example.

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This combination is also beloved in thesePumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins, a more portable version of this quick bread.

you’re free to rewarm the slices in an oven, toaster oven, or toaster.

Can You Freeze Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread?

Southern Living Pumpkin Bread ingredients

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Yes, you’re free to freeze chocolate chip pumpkin bread.

Freeze a whole loaf, wrapped in storage wrap, then aluminum foil, or slice and wrap.

Freeze for up to 5 months.

Southern Living Pumpkin Bread greasing the pan

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More Quick Bread Recipes for Fall Baking

Quick breads make fantastic breakfasts, desserts, or snacks.

Try these next:

Ingredients

1(15 oz.)

Grease and flour a 9- x 5-in.

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(6 cup) loaf pan.

Add the flour and stir with a spatula until just combined (be careful not to overmix).

Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.

Southern LIving Pumpkin Bread stirring in the flour

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Add batter to loaf pan:

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Sprinkle with the pepitas (if using) and the remaining 1 tbsp.

Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Southern Living Pumpkin Bread stirring in the chocolate chips

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Southern Living Pumpkin Bread pouring the batter into the pan

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Southern Living Pumpkin Bread sprinkling the batter with the pepitas and sugar

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Southern Living Pumpkin Bread in the pan after baking

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Southern Living Pumpkin Bread cooling on a cooling rack

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