Healthier Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Indulge in the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition with these Healthier Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, a guilt-free treat that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Made with whole wheat flour, heart-healthy rolled oats, and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce, these moist muffins pack a delightful punch of autumnal spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. A generous portion of unsweetened pumpkin puree adds a tender texture and a boost of nutrients, while dark chocolate chips provide just the right amount of decadence in every bite. Perfect as a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or comforting dessert, these easy-to-make muffins come together in just 30 minutes and can be stored for days, making them an ideal go-to recipe for busy families or meal preppers. Bake a batch and savor the cozy, feel-good flavors of fall!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
• 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the dark chocolate chips using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 6

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean (a few melted chocolate streaks are fine).

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(837.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1891.1

Total Fat 50.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 1811.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 337.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.5g	0%
Total Sugars 135.4g
Protein 49.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 374.1mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 2944.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.8%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 67.4%