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Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins that are moist, chocolate-y and absolutely delicious! You can't taste the pumpkin in this recipe, it just keeps the muffins moist and it's a great way to use up any canned pumpkin hiding in your pantry! Gluten free and dairy free friendly recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 193 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dry ingredients
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons gluten-free 1:1 baking flour like Bob's Red Mill
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup light olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk cashew, oat, coconut, etc.
  • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips plus more for topping
  • ⅓ cup regular chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF and grease muffin pan, or use liners; set aside.
  2. In medium bowl combine dry ingredients; flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking power and salt.
  3. In a large bowl whisk together pumpkin, maple syrup and oil until smooth. Whisk in eggs, vanilla and milk until combined.
  4. Add dry ingredients to bowl of wet ingredients, stirring together gently until almost combined then fold in chocolate chips. Make sure there are no lumpy or dry spots in batter.
  5. Evenly distribute batter into muffin pan, filling about 3/4 way full. Top with more chocolate chips and chunks.
  6. Bake for 5 minutes at 425ºF, then drop oven temperature down to 350ºF and continue baking for another 9-12 minutes, or until inserted toothpick in center comes out clean (no wet batter).
  7. Allow muffins to cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • If you're looking for a good muffin liner, I've been loving these. No sticking!
  • Recipe adapted from my Gluten Free Double Chocolate Muffins.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/12 Calories 193kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 175mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/12
Calories 193kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 175mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.