Description
130 Calorie Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Muffins are a delightful blend of warm spices and rich chocolate that make for the perfect fall treat. These muffins are moist, fluffy, and guilt-free, making them an ideal snack or breakfast option for busy mornings. With only 130 calories per muffin, you can indulge without the extra calories weighing you down.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, egg, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop batter into muffin tins until each is two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For a different twist, swap pumpkin puree with applesauce. Add chopped nuts or extra spices for more flavor variation.