Favorite Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

21/2 c sugar

2/3 c oil
4 eggs
16 ounces pumpkin
2/3 c water
3 1/4 c flour ( can substitute 1 c of oatmeal for a cup of flour mix with the water)
2 t soda
1 1/2 t salt
1/2 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon
1 t cloves
1/2 c nuts optional

1 c chocolate chips

Mix wet ingredients well. Add dry ingredients just until incorporated.

grease pans bake at 350 for 1 to 1 1/2 hours depending on size of the pan.