Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins! Perfectly moist and sweet, these muffins blend the warm flavors of pumpkin with rich chocolate chips, creating a treat that’s loved by kids and adults alike. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, these muffins are not only delicious but also nutritious. They’re versatile enough to enjoy for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or even as a light dessert. Plus, they can be prepared ahead of time, making them an ideal choice for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup oil (vegetable, canola, or melted coconut)
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line a muffin tin with liners and coat lightly with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 24-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow muffins to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg