Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Chip Bread

So, who waits until right after Christmas to pull out a pumpkin recipe?

Yep, that would be me.  My true colors show.  #pumpkinlove

It all started with my crazy good banana bread ... which I made into white chocolate cranberry banana loaves ... which I then made into pumpkin bread for a volleyball tournament because we were out of bananas.

And it was so good, I just couldn't not share it with you.

Once again, greek yogurt saves the day again by adding protein, calcium, and that wonderful soft crumb I love in this quick bread recipe.  The pumpkin flavor is less subtle, but without it, this wouldn't be moist and soft and so pretty!  I really like the color pumpkin gives baked goods:)  I used dark chocolate chips which melted into incredible chocolate pockets throughout the whole bread.  They are the best part, but what can I say?  #chocolatelove

 

I cannot get enough bananas (I probably eat 1-2 every day ... #bananalove ... this is getting ridiculous! #allfoodlove) but I actually liked not having that flavor in this bread.  The pumpkin and the chocolate got to shine and that combo is amazing.  Lots of sweet chocolate, hints of pumpkin spice, and tons of moist sweet bread amazingness. 

 

 

I could eat sweet breads over cookies any day, but I have been eating lots and lots of good food the last couple days!  Blondies and lemon bars ... I'll be needing some greek yogurt bread now that I'm home!  Christmas was just wonderful and I'm still enjoying getting to sleep in.  A recap on Christmas is coming soon!

 

Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Chip Bread

Recipe Source: The Sweet {Tooth} Life

Yield: 12 slices

 

3/4 cup plain greek yogurt (I used nonfat)

3/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup pumpkin puree

2 eggs

1-1/2 cups flour (either 100% all purpose, or 1/2 whole wheat, 1/2 all purpose)

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup dark chocolate chips

 

Stir first five ingredients together.  Add eggs, beat well after each addition.  Stir together next five ingredients and add to wet ingredients.  Stir until combined.  Add chocolate chips.  Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.