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    Home » Seasonal » Thanksgiving » Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread

    Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread

    lainey in the kitchen
    Modified: Nov 4, 2025 · Published: Oct 27, 2017 by Lainey · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments
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    There's something about Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread that's just perfect for a snack or breakfast. It's moist, spiced, and flavorful. The mix of chocolate chips and pumpkin brings such comfort to snackers and fall lovers.

    Loving pumpkin bread recipes and banana bread? Cinnamon Roll bites and Filipino Spanish Bread are also very comforting snacks, too!

    Three slices of Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread on a plate
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    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions and Variations
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    • Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    This healthy pumpkin bread recipe is beginner-friendly and easy to bake. No fancy tools are needed. You just need a medium bowl, the dry and wet ingredients, and an oven!

    It’s made with Greek yogurt, which adds good nutrition, like protein and carbohydrates. Also, it keeps it moist. Pumpkin is packed with vitamins and fiber, so you get a tasty slice with extra benefits.

    Even with chocolate chips, this quick bread recipe feels lighter than many desserts. It’s a sweet treat you can enjoy any time of the day.

    Ingredients

    Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

    • Brown sugar
    • Pumpkin
    • Egg whites
    • Vegetable oil
    • Canola oil
    • Greek yogurt
    • Flour
    • Baking soda
    • Salt
    • Cinnamon
    • Dark chocolate chips

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Prepare the Oven and Pans

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    2. Lightly grease or line two standard loaf pans.

    Mix the Ingredients

    3. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, pumpkin purée, egg whites, oil, and Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth and fully combined. Set aside.

    Sugar and wet ingredients in a mixing bowl

    4. In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

    5. Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined.

    Wet and dry ingredients mixed together

    6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.

    Bake and Serve

    7. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.

    Bread batter poured into glass pan for baking

    8. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

    9. Allow to cool in the pans for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    10. Slice, then serve!

    Three slices of Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread on a plate

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Ingredient Swap
      Replace all-purpose flour with oat flour or white whole wheat flour.
    • Variation
      Use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar if you'd like a deeper flavor.
      Feel free to add whatever you fancy, like honey or frosting!
    • Mistake to Avoid
      Don't overmix the batter - your bread will turn dense!
    • Storage Tips
      • This bread works well in a freezer for up to 2 months. Store in slices for easy grab-and-go snacks.
      • In the fridge, keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

    FAQs

    Can I replace the canned pumpkin puree with actual pumpkin?

    Yes, you can replace it with the actual pumpkin. It is always best to use fresh ingredients when you have them on hand.

    Aside from the chocolate chips, can I mix in nuts to the bread?

    For sure, you can add in any nuts you like. That would give the bread a different texture which would make it more delicious to eat.

    Will this bread last for a week when refrigerated?

    It would last for 3 days to a week when carefully chilled. Make sure you keep it in a covered container to avoid contamination just in case you have raw meat or fish in the fridge.

    Three slices of Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread on a plate
    5 from 2 votes
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    Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread

    Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Bread is moist and warmly spiced. It’s a comforting loaf ideal for fall mornings or cozy desserts!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time45 minutes mins
    Total Time55 minutes mins
    Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2 loaf pans
    Calories: 2344kcal
    Author: Lainey
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
    • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée
    • 4 egg whites
    • ½ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
    • ½ cup Greek yogurt
    • 3 cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

    Instructions

    Prepare the Oven and Pans

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Lightly grease or line two standard loaf pans.

    Mix the Ingredients

    • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, pumpkin purée, egg whites, oil, and Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth and fully combined. Set aside.
    • In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
    • Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
    • Fold in the dark chocolate chips.

    Bake and Serve

    • Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.
    • Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Allow to cool in the pans for 10–15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
    • Slice, then serve!
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    Serving: 1gCalories: 2344kcalCarbohydrates: 360gProtein: 39gFat: 85gSaturated Fat: 35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 32gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 2555mgPotassium: 1168mgFiber: 10gSugar: 193gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 519mgIron: 11mg
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    1. Yani says

      October 17, 2018 at 4:15 am

      Wow! I need this recipe!

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    2. Sweet says

      September 06, 2025 at 5:57 am

      5 stars
      Yey, bread! I love bread. I definitely want to try this recipeeeee

      Reply

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