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I absolutely love these, and so does my family. The best part is that they are realtively healthy, having applesauce, whole wheat flour and pumpkin. I like to make a double batch of these to freeze. 
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
4 eggs
1 (16 oz) can pumpkin
1/4 cup oil
1 cup applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 – 12 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chip morsels (I love mini’s)
Mix all wet ingredients in large mixing bowl, then combine all dry ingredients in another bowl. Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Then fold in chips.
Cook in 400 degree oven for 14-17 minutes.
TIP: I stick a wooden toothpick into the center of the largest muffin, if it comes out clean it is done. If lots of batter comes out with it, stick it back in the oven for 2 minutes at a time until it does come out clean.
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How many mini’s does this recipe make? I ACTUALLY have all of this on hand!! That NEVER happens….woo hoo
Amy – Not sure, but probably about 48, it made around 20-24 regular ones for me.
I can’t read the comments on this posting….are they turned off?…It will only let me make a posting?…would love to make these muffins soon!
it is working now…Thanks Kelly! These look delicious! Are these the same ones moneysavingmom is making for her baking day this week? I recently saw a news special on you and had to check out your site. I am here in Clarksville and try to keep up with you and all your progress. Thanks for the encouragement everyday….You making saving $ fun and not a chore!!
Thanks
Amy
Amy – These were inspired by Money Saving Mom, but I changed the ingredients to make it a little healthier (like she did!). The original recipe had about 1 1/4 cup of oil and 2 cups of sugar and all white flour! Too much sugar and fat for us, plus getting more whole grains in there.
We LOVE these too! When I was a kid, my mom use to make pumpkin choc chip cookies =) I use this recipe for the muffins and it freezes very very well so I’m able to make a months worth at a time!
http://www.recipezaar.com/Pumpkin-Chocolate-Chip-Muffins-3564
So I guess I can half it to make fewer? I don’t really need 20
just made these, they are DELICIOUS!!!
You said you like to make a double batch. Is this recipe for a double batch?
JUST MADE THE PUMPKIN CHOC-CHIP MUFFINS. DELICIOUS. NOW I HAVE TO MAKE SURE I STOP AT JUST ONE! YUMMO
Loved this recipe! Made them Thanksgiving morning and believe a new tradition has begun. Thank you! I saw that you made these into bread loaves, do you just follow the same recipe or do you alter it at all? I think this would turn out great in a tube or bundt pan too.
You say you freeze a batch, are they already cooked or are you freezing the batter? I would love to make some & freeze some. Please let me know how you freeze them! Thanks for all you do!!
I make these all the time. You can use all WW flour if you want. I do it. Though I don’t substitute the applesauce for oil. I do make sure I am using a healthy oil like olive or coconut. I really like the mini chocolate chips. You can also cut down to 1/2 bag of chips, especially if you are using the minis. You can leave the chips out and frost with cream cheese frosting for more of a cupcake taste. You can also add about 2/3 to 3/4 cup cocoa to the mix and you get chocolate chocolate chip muffins. Very good! I am not sure how that would work with the applesauce though. You might have to add a bit of liquid to keep the batter from being too thick. Just play with it a bit, that is what I did. I have never reduced the sugar more than down to 1 1/2 cup, so you might need a bit more sugar if you add the cocoa. Not sure if the cocoa with only 1 cup sugar would make it a bit bitter. You could also use honey or another more natural sugar to up the sweetness while helping with the nutrition. My kids LOVE these.