Healthy Marbled Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
These fluffy muffins combine the cozy warmth of pumpkin spice with rich chocolate swirls for a perfect healthy treat.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so special about the combination of pumpkin and chocolate during the cooler months. These muffins are a long time favorite in my kitchen because they stay incredibly soft while using better ingredients than your average bakery muffin.
My best tip for getting that pretty look is to not overmix the batters when you swirl them together. You want to see distinct ribbons of chocolate and pumpkin, so just give it a gentle touch with a toothpick or a knife.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- 5
Remove about one cup of the batter and put it into a small bowl. Stir in the cocoa powder and hot water until you have a smooth chocolate batter.
- 6
Spoon the pumpkin batter into the muffin liners until they are about two thirds full.
- 7
Add a spoonful of the chocolate batter on top of each muffin and use a toothpick to gently swirl the two colors together.
- 8
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Let the muffins cool in the pan for ten minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Tips
Store these muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can also freeze them for up to two months and thaw them overnight in the fridge. They are wonderful when warmed up for a few seconds before serving.
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