These Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins are made with whole wheat flour and pumpkin puree. But don’t be fooled, these are not “diet” muffins, they are just amazingly delicious muffins!

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Dietitian’s Dish

As I mentioned above, these are not exactly the healthiest muffins I could have made.

However, that’s okay though because I focus on moderation, not avoidance or restriction. Now speaking of moderation, these muffins are quite dense and rich.

And my kids devoured not one, but two very quickly.

So next time I will be making them into mini muffins to help a bit with portion control.

My kids and I love to make fall treats and snacks. These Mini Pumpkin Cheese Ball Bites are the perfect appetizer for fall time and kids can help make them!

Now check out these delicious chocolate pumpkin muffins!

Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings muffins

Ingredients

2 eggs
1/4 cup honey
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cup zucchini, shredded
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a mixer add eggs, honey, vanilla, brown sugar and pumpkin puree. Mix well.
Fold in the zucchini and stir.
Add pumpkin spice, nutmeg, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir well.
Fold in chocolate chips, if desired.
Bake 20-25 minutes.