Delicious and Healthy Light Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

These light and fluffy pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are a delightful treat that combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and the sweetness of chocolate. Packed with wholesome ingredients and low in calories, this recipe offers a healthier twist on traditional muffins without compromising on taste. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these muffins are easy to make and sure to please everyone. So, get ready to indulge in the irresistible combination of pumpkin and chocolate!

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while stirring, until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-fourths full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes.
9. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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