Name: Healthy Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 22 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup water; 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 1/2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour; 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling); 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar (use 1 1/2 cups if you aren't making the optional caramel swirl filling); 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce; (We do not recommend caramel swirl for mini muffins. As noted above, if omitting the caramel swirl to make "regular, plain" muffins, or if making mini muffins, increase the brown sugar in the wet ingredients above to total 1 1/2 cups.); 20 whole dried dates

Healthy Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins

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These Healthy Pumpkin-Chocolate Chip Muffins are wonderfully decadent, with bursts of creamy chocolate and {optional} swirls of date-infused caramely filling! Try these for grab-and-go breakfasts with our easy make-ahead and freezing tips, or bake ’em up as darling “mini” muffins for quick snacks!

• Ready in 30 Minutes or Less • Freezable • Make Ahead • Vegetarian •

By: Two Healthy Kitchens LLC at www.TwoHealthyKitchens.com (via Twohealthykitchens)

Original Publish: Jul 27, 2020

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 8 mins

Cook: 22 mins

Yields: 24

Nutrition Facts

153 Calories

3 grams proteinProtein

28 grams carbohydratesCarbs

4 grams fatFat

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Make-Ahead Options: The dry ingredients and wet ingredients can be prepared earlier in the day or the night before, and kept in separate covered bowls (dry ingredients on the counter, wet ingredients in the fridge) until you are ready to combine everything together and bake. For best results, however, we recommend that you don’t prepare the caramel swirl until the last minute, as it tends to thicken considerably upon standing. Freezing: These muffins freeze beautifully, so you may want to make a double batch! To freeze, wrap individually and store in freezer bags. They will thaw in about 45 minutes or, after removing foil liner, can be gently defrosted at 50% power in the microwave in about 50-60 seconds.

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Make-Ahead Options: The dry ingredients and wet ingredients can be prepared earlier in the day or the night before, and kept in separate covered bowls (dry ingredients on the counter, wet ingredients in the fridge) until you are ready to combine everything together and bake. For best results, however, we recommend that you don’t prepare the caramel swirl until the last minute, as it tends to thicken considerably upon standing. Freezing: These muffins freeze beautifully, so you may want to make a double batch! To freeze, wrap individually and store in freezer bags. They will thaw in about 45 minutes or, after removing foil liner, can be gently defrosted at 50% power in the microwave in about 50-60 seconds.

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