Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of canned pumpkin purée?

Yes, but roast and purée it first, then drain excess moisture in cheesecloth or a fine sieve. For most consistent results, canned pumpkin is recommended.

How do I make these pumpkin muffins vegan?

Replace the eggs with 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water; rest 5 minutes), use plant milk, and choose dairy-free chocolate chips. Texture will be slightly denser but still tender.

Can I add nuts to this recipe?

Absolutely. Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips for extra crunch and healthy fats.

Why did my muffins sink in the middle?

Common causes are underbaking, opening the oven too early, or expired leavening. Ensure a full preheat, avoid opening the door in the first 15 minutes, and check that baking soda is fresh (it should fizz in vinegar).

How can I make mini pumpkin muffins instead?

Use a mini muffin tin, fill each well about ⅔ full, and bake 12–14 minutes. This recipe yields roughly 36 mini muffins.

Pumpkin Muffins Chocolate Chip Recipe That Will Melt Your Heart 2025

Name: Pumpkin Muffins Chocolate Chip Recipe That Will Melt Your Heart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-487621H16M23S
Total time: PT-487621H16M23S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1¾ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup packed brown sugar; ½ cup vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling); ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (reserve ¼ cup for topping)

Pumpkin Muffins Chocolate Chip Recipe That Will Melt Your Heart

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Ultra-moist, warmly spiced pumpkin muffins loaded with melty chocolate chips. Easy enough for busy mornings, special enough for cozy fall weekends.

Author: Harmony
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20–22 minutes
Total Time: About 40 minutes
Yield: 12 standard muffins 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (reserve ¼ cup for topping)

Substitutions: Almond milk + dairy-free chips (dairy-free); replace half the granulated sugar with monk fruit; use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend (texture may vary).

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and lightly mist to prevent sticking.
Dry mix: In a medium bowl whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
Wet mix: In a large bowl whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until combined. Whisk in eggs one at a time, then pumpkin, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Make batter: Fold dry ingredients into wet just until combined (do not overmix). Fold in 1¼ cups chocolate chips.
Fill: Divide batter among cups, about ¾ full. Sprinkle reserved ¼ cup chips on top.
Bake: 20–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

Storage: Room temp 3–4 days (airtight with paper towels above/below), fridge up to 1 week, freeze up to 3 months (wrap individually). Mini muffins: bake 12–14 minutes (yields ~36). Tips: Use pure pumpkin purée (not pie filling); don’t overmix; avoid opening the oven in the first 15 minutes. Variations: add ½ cup chopped walnuts/pecans; for higher protein, swap ¼ cup flour for unflavored protein powder (add 1–2 tbsp milk if needed).

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 285
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: N/A
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: N/A
Unsaturated Fat: N/A
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: N/A

Keywords: pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, pumpkin muffins, fall baking, easy muffins, moist pumpkin muffins

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