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Deliciously Wholesome Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes: Soft, Moist, and Perfect for Fall Baking


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Optional Frosting:

  • 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
  9. If desired, beat together the frosting ingredients until smooth and spread over the cooled cupcakes before serving.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 12 cupcakes
  • Calories: 180
  • Net Carbs: 20g
  • Fats: 8g
  • Protein: 5g