Barb's Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin, oil, eggs and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients, stirring just until blended. Fold in the chocolate chips.
3. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
4. Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan.

Interesting Facts

• Pumpkin is a great source of Vitamin A and other vitamins and minerals.
• Chocolate chips add a delicious sweetness and texture to the muffins.
• These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.