A perfect fall treat! With white whole-wheat flour and just the right amount of brown sugar and mini chocolate chips, these healthy muffins will be a hit at Halloween parties.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ¼ cups white whole-wheat flour

• 1 ¾ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup unseasoned pumpkin puree

• ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar

• ¼ cup buttermilk

• ¼ cup melted butter

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¾ cup mini chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat a muffin tin with cooking spray.

2. Whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.

3. Whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, buttermilk, butter, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl. Add the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

4. Divide the batter between the muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.

Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories: 190; Fat: 8g; Carbs: 29g; Protein: 4g

Recipe Card for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Source: EatingWell