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Molasses Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Published: Dec 2, 2016 · Modified: Jul 16, 2025 by Megan

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Healthy Molasses Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins lightly sweetened with applesauce, brown sugar and molasses. A tasty chocolate treat packed with fall spices, irresistible flavors and 127 calories each!

Healthy Molasses Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins lightly sweetened with applesauce, brown sugar and molasses. A tasty chocolate treat packed with fall spices and irresistible flavors! Gluten Free + Vegan + Low Calorie

Speaking of fast, today marks 10 weeks since my hip replacement surgery. I can't believe how fast this recovery has gone. Compared to my previous injury recoveries that felt like they lasted an eternity, this one was a breeze.

Either I just have this down to a science or my recovery rate was much higher this time. I'm going with the later.

Don't get me wrong, there certainly have been challenges, but this has been so much different. I attribute it to two, actually three things.

One, I trained my body physically for the surgery like I would a race. Two, I ate very clean and dropped a few pounds before surgery. Three, I've listened to my body and slowed down where I needed to these last couple weeks.

Healthy Molasses Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins lightly sweetened with applesauce, brown sugar and molasses. A tasty chocolate treat packed with fall spices and irresistible flavors! Gluten Free + Vegan + Low Calorie

Instead of pushing myself to sleep less and work harder when I was tired, I took the time to rest and cut back on responsibilities when I needed to.

It wasn't easy throwing up the flag (especially for me the perfectionist), but I've tried to be gentler with my body and give it the time it needed.

The extra rest has certainly paid off because I'm back to doing everything I was doing before the surgery, and more!

Now I can actually cook or bake without having to sit down from pain, a pain that seems like a lifetime ago. Life is so different now. I feel like the possibilities are endless.

Healthy Molasses Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins lightly sweetened with applesauce, brown sugar and molasses. A tasty chocolate treat packed with fall spices and irresistible flavors! Gluten Free + Vegan + Low Calorie

I'm telling you this because I want you to think about how your life might be different with one change, how that change could give you a different outlook on life, and how you as a person might different as a result.

Okay, those are Megan's deep thoughts for the day.

With that, grab your muffin pans because today we're headed into the weekend with another healthy muffin recipe. Molasses Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins to be exact!

P.S. they're only 127 calories. Muffin winning! That means you can have at least two, right? One in the morning, one at night, and if you're feeling nice maybe you will share.

Healthy Molasses Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins lightly sweetened with applesauce, brown sugar and molasses. A tasty chocolate treat packed with fall spices and irresistible flavors! Gluten Free + Vegan + Low Calorie

Molasses Laced Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins

Megan Olson
Healthy Molasses Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins lightly sweetened with applesauce, brown sugar and molasses. A tasty chocolate treat packed with fall spices and irresistible flavors!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 127 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/8 cup Gluten Free Oat Flour or regular oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar or sugar of choice
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or dairy free chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 400 F. Prepare a muffin tin by spraying with nonstick cooking spray or placing muffin liners in the cavities.
  • Using a standing mixer or medium bowl with a hand mixer, add pumpkin, applesauce, sugar, coconut oil, almond milk, molasses and vanilla and mix until combined well
  • To the batter, add sea salt, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, cloves, baking powder and oat flour
  • Mix together lightly until combined then add chocolate chips and fold by hand.
  • Divide the batter evenly among 12 cavities, filling 3/4 of the way full.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean.
  • Allow muffins to cool in the pan 10 minutes before removing and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Keep muffins in an airtight container to stay fresh.

Notes

  • I haven't tested the recipe with other flours, but generally a gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour can be subbed for oat flour or almond flour.
  • My Amazon shop has more products similar to those used for this recipe and that I recommend to my weight loss clients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 16.3gProtein: 1.9gFat: 6.9gSaturated Fat: 5.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.6gSodium: 5.9mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 5.2g
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Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. jill conyers says

    December 04, 2016 at 2:33 am

    Happy your recovery has gone so well Megan. So, since you're feeling better, are you up for company so you can bake these muffins for me?

    Reply
    • Megan says

      December 04, 2016 at 9:01 am

      Anytime Jill!

      Reply
  2. Jody - Fit at 59 says

    December 02, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    I am so happy you are so much better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yahoo & for the holidays too!

    These muffins look amazing!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      December 03, 2016 at 9:56 am

      Thanks friend! Hope you have a great weekend.

      Reply
  3. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    December 02, 2016 at 10:04 am

    bahahahaha share? say it with me: ONLY CHILD.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      December 03, 2016 at 9:55 am

      That will change when you have a baby. 😉

      Reply
  4. Sue Chipley says

    December 02, 2016 at 5:56 am

    Megan:
    Happy Friday! Because of you and your Fabulous recipes I have now lost 40lbs. When I started this journey I reached out to you. You gave me the strength to start my battle.
    Just a big thank you from me.
    Sue Chipley

    Reply
    • Megan says

      December 03, 2016 at 9:55 am

      Hi Sue! WOW! This is amazing and you just made my day. Congrats to you and I am so blessed to have you here. Keep up the good work! xoxo

      Reply
  5. Blair says

    December 02, 2016 at 5:35 am

    Hooray for having your life back and feeling good again! It's often hard to slow down, but it always pays off.

    And hooray for holiday muffins! These sound delicious!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      December 03, 2016 at 9:42 am

      I know, double hoorays! Hope you have a great weekend Blair!

      Reply

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