Description
These moist Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins offer the perfect blend of spiced pumpkin and melty chocolate chips in every bite. Made with pumpkin puree and simple pantry staples, these muffins are irresistibly tender. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they deliver fall flavors and chocolatey goodness in under 40 minutes. Perfect for batch baking, freezing, or sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, divided
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips, reserving 1/4 cup for topping.
- Scoop the batter evenly into prepared muffin cups and sprinkle the tops with the reserved chocolate chips.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For oil, swap with melted coconut oil or unsweetened applesauce for a lighter version. Use dairy-free chocolate chips or gluten-free flour if needed. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. If muffins turn out dense, avoid overmixing. For extra moisture, add 1/4 cup yogurt. Adjust spice level to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 26mg