Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins. Soft and moist, these muffins are bursting with rich pumpkin flavor and sweet chocolate chips, making them a perfect treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With a simple one-bowl preparation, they’re quick to whip up for busy mornings or surprise gatherings. Each muffin is infused with aromatic pumpkin pie spices that evoke the cozy essence of autumn, ensuring they become a family favorite in no time. Plus, they freeze beautifully, allowing you to enjoy delicious homemade treats whenever you crave them!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or almond)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
- Whisk in the pumpkin puree, honey (or maple syrup), and milk until combined. Then add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Stir in baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until well mixed.
- Gently fold in flour and chocolate chips using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Scoop batter into muffin tins and optionally sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg