Maire Oil-Free Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

Get the most moist chocolate pumpkin muffins without using any oil at all! These muffins are 100% whole wheat, refined sugar free, and the perfect afternoon snack. A twist on the traditional pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, and they’ve never been more delicious.

Welcome back, pumpkin season! We missed you oh so much. As soon as the air starts to feel cooler in the evenings in Minneapolis, I instantly want to bake all the pumpkin recipes. And these beautiful chocolate pumpkin muffins have already become a fall staple in our kitchen. They’re a twist on traditional pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, and I have to say, they are the perfect combination of chocolate and pumpkin.

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What’s also great about these chocolate pumpkin muffins is that they’re made with absolutely NO oil. The pumpkin itself has so much moisture in it, so you really don’t miss the oil at all. We also added in some applesauce, which has the same effect as pumpkin, but adds a little bit more sweetness. And don’t forget about the chocolate chips and sea salt to top off your muffins before popping them in the oven. Definitely an optional step, but we really think it completes these moist and fluffy muffins.

Pumpkin Baking Pantry Staples

We love to have these staples on hand when baking with pumpkin because so many pumpkin recipes call for less than one can of pumpkin puree, and it allows us to use the rest up instead of throwing it away.