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    Healthy Little Cravings » Recipes » desserts » One Bowl Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

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    One Bowl Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

    I'm telling you: this is THE best Fall muffin you can have this season. Oh and we NEED muffins this year, right? 'Cause, well, 2020 is weird.
    Friend, if you were looking for a super easy recipe but not "the usual one" (there's a gazillion out there), you found it! Ready to try these delicious pumpkin chocolate chip muffins with an extra touch (coffee)?

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    These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are the best Fall muffins!

    How do you make pumpkin chocolate chip muffins with an extra touch?

    Lately, to find amazing food combinations, I've been relying on the fantastic book "The flavour matrix" by James Briscione.
    I've talked about it here and here.

    So, when I developed this recipe I knew it couldn't just be 'pumpkin' and 'chocolate chips'. I needed that extra touch.
    Well, the cherry on top here is coffee powder, my friend.
    Coffee pairs amazingly with pumpkin.
    The latter, which is slightly sweet, has a vegetal/fruit-like flavour and marries the roasted aroma of coffee perfectly. Think pumpkin spice latte!

    Anyway, it's a super easy recipe, a ONE-BOWL recipe! I know you like them! To make these pumpkin muffins you need to:

    1. Combine oil and sugar (with a stand mixer or a hand mixer);
    2. Add the other wet ingredients and let incorporate;
    3. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined (the more you mix the higher will be the risk of having tough muffins);
    4. Lastly, add chocolate chips and fill muffin cases.
    5. Bake!
    These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are easy and delicious

    Can you omit coffee?

    You absolutely can. But instant coffee powder here gives that extra flavour. It really enhances the pumpkin's aroma!
    Don't worry though, if you don't like it simply omit it. But I suggest putting a bit more cinnamon powder! Or a mix of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves.

    I haven't tried using liquid coffee instead, so I can't guarantee the result.

    What's the consistency of these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins?

    We are using pumpkin purée, and this will give a denser and more moist consistency. I've tested these several times before getting the right texture (the first time they were almost creamy and looked under-baked even if they were cooked).
    Now they are perfect: still a bit dense (not in a bad way), but also fluffy and slightly crumbly!

    I personally make my own purée and I've learned that the consistency of the muffins can vary based on the moistness of the pumpkin. If you use canned pumpkin, it shouldn't be a problem though.

    To make your own purée: roast the pumpkin at 390°F (200°C) until it's tender. Let it cool down and then remove the flesh. Instead of blending it, I like to just mash it with a fork.

    This pumpkin chocolate chip muffins Recipe is the best you will try this Fall!

    Other mix-ins to add

    Want to substitute chocolate chips? I suggest keeping at least 50% of the amount of chips, they really give the right sweetness. But you can also add pecans, hazelnuts, cashews, oats!

    What if you want to frost them?

    I have to be honest: I was just playing with my food photography when decorating these. But they ended up being so good also when frosted. I've used a cream cheese frosting (leftovers I had to use up) and some caramel sauce on top.
    These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are so good even if you don't use garnishes. Up to you.

    Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins with an extra touch: coffee powder!

    How to store them

    I recommend storing them into an airtight container into the fridge (of course they need to be cooled down!). We have used pumpkin purée, which is a fresh ingredient.
    They last about 3 days (I made these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on Friday and my mom ate them on Monday).


    If you make this recipe, please be sure to give it a rating and leave a comment! It would make me so happy!  🙂

    Remember: if you try one of my recipes, tag me on Instagram or DM me the photos! 


    Don’t forget to pin and share this easy and delicious recipe!

    1 BOWL PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

    Easy one bowl pumpkin muffins with chocolate chips and a touch of coffee to enhance pumpkin flavor!!!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 7 big muffins
    Author: Roberta

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon Oil - 50 gr - 50 gr
    • ½ cup cup Raw brown sugar - 50 gr - 50 gr
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 2 Eggs at room temperature
    • 1 cup Pumpkin purée (NOT pumpkin pie filling, you want 100% pumpkin.) - 200-215 gr
    • 1 cup All purpose flour - 120 gr
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
    • 1 tablespoon Instant coffee powder
    • a pinch of salt
    • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
    • ½ cup Chocolate chips - 65 gr

    Instructions

    • I highly recommend using a scale and measuring in grams. Cups are not precise enough. KITCHEN SCALES ARE INEXPENSIVE! Click here and check out:)
    • Preheat the oven at 340°F (170°C)
    • Into the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), combine oil and sugar and "whisk" for about 30 seconds.
    • Add vanilla extract, eggs and mix at medium speed for about 2 or 3 minutes until slightly foamy.
    • Now add pumpkin purée and mix for 30 seconds.
    • Add sifted flour, cinnamon powder, coffee powder (I've used something similar to this), salt, baking powder and baking soda and mix at low speed until JUST COMBINED. Do not over-mix, you don't want tough muffins.
    • Now add chocolate chips and stir with a spatula.
    • Fill muffin cases two-thirds full (or full - like I did - for bigger muffins), bake for about 30-35 minutes, until risen (depends on the oven).
    • Optional: frost with cream cheese frosting and add a drop of caramel!
    Tried this recipe?Mention @roberta.dallalba on Instagram or DM me!

    Do you like coffee and pumpkin together? Then try my healthier pumpkin spice latte recipe!


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    Comments

    1. Gail Vadnais says

      February 01, 2023 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      I made these this morning and oh my goodness. They were wonderful. I also liked the comments and details that you put in the recipe. The details are great for everyone but especially if you don’t have a lot of cooking experience, which isn’t an issue for me but I like that you are sensitive to that. Wish I could post the picture that I took. Thanks so much.

      Reply
      • Roberta says

        February 01, 2023 at 10:55 am

        Hi Gail, THANK YOU, you made my day *-* send me a photo on IG!

        Reply
    2. Trisa says

      February 07, 2021 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      OMGoodness!!! I just baked your one bowl chocolate chip pumpkin muffins topped with creme cheese frosting... incredibly delicious!!! The addition of the powdered coffee complimented the pumpkin.
      This recipe is a keeper 🙂

      Reply
      • Roberta says

        February 10, 2021 at 12:49 pm

        Thanks for making them dear

        Reply
    3. Giulia says

      November 11, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      I’m sorry for previous comment, you’ve already published pumpkin spice latte recipe.. opssss

      Reply
      • Roberta says

        November 11, 2020 at 3:36 pm

        :*

        Reply
    4. Giulia says

      November 11, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      Hi!!! I’ve heard a lot about pumpkin spice latte, but I’ve never tried it.. have you got a recipe of it?
      To drink eating muffins.. 🙂
      Thank you,
      Giulia

      Reply

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