These gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are moist, flavorful, and loaded with the perfect balance of pumpkin and chocolate. Made with gluten-free flour, warm spices, and real pumpkin puree, they are a delicious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Whether you follow a gluten-free diet or not, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups gluten-free flour blend
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten-free chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until well combined.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the gluten-free chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy these delicious gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip muffins!
Interesting Facts
Pumpkin is high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making these muffins a healthier option.
Using a mix of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves adds a delightful autumn flavor to the muffins.
Gluten-free chocolate chips ensure that these muffins remain gluten-free while still satisfying your chocolate cravings.