Description

These Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are soft, moist, and perfectly spiced—making them the ultimate fall treat! Ideal for cozy mornings, Halloween parties, or Thanksgiving breakfast, these muffins balance nutrient-rich pumpkin with just the right touch of sweetness. They’re made with whole ingredients, minimal oil, and are packed with melty chocolate chips. Every bite tastes like autumn comfort made easy.

Ingredients

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1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 cup canned pumpkin purée
½ cup maple syrup or honey
¼ cup melted coconut oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup dark chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, mix pumpkin, maple syrup, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended.
Fold in chocolate chips gently.
Divide batter evenly into muffin cups and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Substitute coconut oil with olive oil or melted butter.

Use oat flour for a gluten-free version.

Add walnuts or pecans for crunch.