W W Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins – 1 point

Ingredients:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, applesauce, and honey or maple syrup until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
6. Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.