Description
These Chocolate Chip Apple-Pumpkin Muffins are a delightful fall-inspired treat combining the sweetness of pumpkin and apple with rich chocolate chips. Easy to prepare using a simple cake mix base, they bake up moist and flavorful, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
Wet Ingredients
- 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin puree
- ½ cup chunky apple sauce
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or generously coat the cups with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then set the pan aside.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, pumpkin puree, chunky apple sauce, and chocolate chips thoroughly. The batter will be thick—do not add any additional liquid even if it seems dense. This consistency ensures moist muffins.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each muffin cup about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Resist the temptation to add any extra liquid to the batter to maintain the perfect texture.
- Use chunky apple sauce for better texture and natural sweetness.
- Check muffins near the end of baking to avoid overcooking which can dry them out.
- These muffins store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
