Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are the ultimate fall treat, combining warm spices with rich chocolate in a soft, fluffy texture. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these delightful muffins fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone running to the table. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, they’re a cozy way to celebrate the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cooking spray or paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil (or butter), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg