1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pumpkin purée
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
2 large eggs (or flax eggs)
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
pinch of salt
¾ cup chocolate chips
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or greasing it.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, mix together the pumpkin purée, sugar, oil (or applesauce), eggs (or flax eggs), and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, using a spatula to gently combine. Stop mixing once no dry flour is visible.
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter to allow for rising.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once baked, allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.