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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

September 29, 2022 by brooke Leave a Comment

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Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are an easy one bowl recipe, that gives the fluffiest, flavorful muffins. They are filled with warm spices, chocolate chips, and perfect for pumpkin season.

pumpkin chocolate chip muffins in a muffin tin with a bite taken from one.

These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are exactly what every fall season calls for. And quite honestly they're so good with to without the chocolate chips because the actual muffin has such a soft texture and warm flavor.

If you love enjoying pumpkin bakes you should definitely try my easy pumpkin bread, pumpkin bars with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, or my brown butter pumpkin sugar cookies with brown sugar frosting.

pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on a cooling rack.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE

PUMPKIN & CHOCOLATE- One of the best combo's ever, and perfect for fall and winter.

QUICK & EASY- These muffins are made in one bowl, and less than thirty minutes!

PERFECT FOR ON THE GO- I love muffins because you can prep them and have them ready for a quick breakfast or snack.

INGREDIENT NOTES

  • Oil- I love using coconut oil, but any neutral oil works great.
  • Eggs- Make sure your eggs are room temperature before starting. This will help your muffins have a better rise.
  • Pumpkin Puree- This is different than pumpkin pie filling.
  • Chocolate Chips- I use semi-sweet, but use whatever you love the most.
all the ingredients needed to make pumpkin chocolate chip muffins

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

STEP ONE: In a large bowl whisk together the oil, sugar, eggs, pumpkin purée, water and vanilla until smooth.

STEP TWO: Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips.

wet ingredients in a bowl.
mixing in flour.
chocolate chips added.

STEP THREE: Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop, scoop batter into prepared muffin cups. Top with a few additional chocolate chips.

STEP FOUR: Bake muffins for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

muffins before baking.
muffins in a pan after baking.

EXPERT BAKING TIPS

These muffins will have the best results if made with room temperature ingredients. I like to pull my eggs out of the fridge, and measure out my water an hour or two before I start baking. 

I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.

FAQ

How can I tell if my muffins are done baking?

The best way to tell if muffins are done is by watching for a light golden rim around the edge, and if you lightly touch it in the center it will bounce back.

Can I use fresh pumpkin puree instead of from a can?

Yes, but sometimes the texture of fresh is not as thick and so the muffin batter might be slightly runnier.

Can these muffins be made mini or jumbo?

Yes, you can do either. If making them mini I would suggest baking for 10-12 minutes. If making them jumbo I would bake for about 25-30 minutes.

close up of pumpkin chocolate chip muffins in muffin tin after baking.

STORING AND FREEZING

These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days while remaining fresh. Keep in mind that the tops of the muffins will start to soften once in a sealed container.

FREEZING

I love freezing my muffins and pulling them out for a quick on the go breakfast. You can store them all together in a large ziplock bag or airtight container, or place them in individual bags so you can grab one every time you want one.

A single muffin with a bite taken out so you can see inside.

OTHER MUFFIN RECIPES TO TRY

Triple Chocolate Muffins

Blackberry Oatmeal Muffins

Banana Carrot Muffins

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pumpkin chocolate chip muffins in a muffin tin with a bite taken from one.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

brooke
Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are an easy one bowl recipe, that gives the fluffiest, flavorful muffins. They're filled with warm spices and lots of chocolate chips, a must make for your pumpkin season.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Total Time 32 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 17
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup vegetable or coconut oil
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 8 oz pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ⅓ cup water room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and fill muffin cups with liners or spray with non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the oil, sugar, eggs, pumpkin purée, water and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Using a ¼ cup cookie scoop, scoop batter into prepared muffin cups. Top with a few additional chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Notes

Feel free to omit the chocolate chips, or sometimes I do half with and half without.
I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.
These muffinswill have the best results if made with room temperature ingredients. I like to pull my eggs out of the fridge, and measure out my water an hour or two before I start baking. 

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 2108IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword pumpkin, pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, pumpkin spice
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