Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, the perfect treat for any time of day! These moist and flavorful muffins combine rich pumpkin puree with sweet chocolate chips, creating a delightful balance that satisfies your sweet tooth without guilt. Made with gluten-free flour and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, these muffins are not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or a cozy dessert, they are easy to prepare and can be made ahead for those busy weeks. With every bite, enjoy the comforting flavors of fall and the health benefits of wholesome baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup oil (vegetable, canola, melted coconut, or light olive oil)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix gluten-free flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined; gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full and bake for 24-27 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg