Light Pumpkin Chip Muffins

Start your day on a cozy note with these Light Pumpkin Chip Muffins—an irresistibly moist and fluffy treat packed with warm fall flavors! Made with a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, these muffins are spiced to perfection with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, while pumpkin puree and unsweetened applesauce keep them delightfully soft and light. A touch of semi-sweet chocolate chips adds a decadent twist, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a healthier spin on classic pumpkin muffins, these low-fat, pumpkin-packed delights are an autumn essential. Perfect for savoring as a cozy treat or serving to guests, they're a true seasonal favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 cups pumpkin puree
• 0.75 cups light brown sugar
• 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure the muffins stay light and fluffy.

Step 5

Fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.

Step 6

Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter to ensure even baking and a nice domed top.

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.

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 and enjoy these moist and flavorful Light Pumpkin Chip Muffins as a breakfast, snack, or treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(918.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2139.5

Total Fat 40.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 224.4mg	0%
Sodium 2082.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 428.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 216.2g
Protein 41.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 265.6mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 1305.5mg	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: 16.4%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 76.2%