This three-ingredient pumpkin muffin recipe is now a year-round family favorite. Pumpkin-flavored foods may have their peak in the fall, but they are enjoyed year-round. This is perfect when the kids have friends over or for a quick breakfast, snack, or dessert! Yes, this is 'that' easy recipe showing you how to make pumpkin muffins using spice cake mix and pumpkin. And then we go a little over the top and add chocolate chips. Yum!
The spice cake mix makes the muffins taste like pumpkin spice! And in my house, no one ever refuses some additional chocolate, so the chocolate chips get added! If you ever feel like a smaller version, more like a pumpkin spice muffin bite, make these delicious Pumpkin Quickies Cookies. If you are looking for pumpkin bread, here is a Three-Ingredient Pumpkin Bread. Or, for lots of options, I compiled my 15 easy cake mix recipes for you.
If you want to make bars and want a totally scratch recipe, you will love these Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting They are also known as Paul's Pumpkin Bars!
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Every fall, pumpkin spice recipes go crazy. I published a 2 ingredient pumpkin muffin recipe in September 2013, and ever since then, I can tell when people get that pumpkin spice craving! This recipe goes crazy on Pinterest. However, now it seems these easy pumpkin muffins have turned into a year-round treat.
Pumpkin Cake Tip
I've had many questions about using this batter as a pumpkin cake. I ended up making it a few times and sharing the baking instructions. The Two-Ingredient pumpkin bread with spice cake mix recipe is also popular. I figured out and tested the baking instructions for you. Click through the blue links to get there.
Why I Love These Easy Pumpkin Muffins
They are super easy! Readers have told me this is the first recipe they make with their kids. These muffins are super quick! With only two inexpensive ingredients (plus chocolate chips), they're an excellent and affordable treat.
My main reason for loving these is that they taste so good! And with a whole can of pumpkin in them, there is definitely some fiber and vitamins in them.
Simplicity is key: Three ingredients, one bowl, minimal cleanup. This simple baking recipe without the stress is perfect for busy mornings or spontaneous cravings. The whole recipe, including baking time, takes less than 30 minutes.
Feeling adventurous? Add chocolate chips, walnuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup. My kids love the little chocolate chips!
Ingredients
1 box spice cake mix - any brand works. The spice cake flavor is what gives these muffins their pumpkin spice flavor.
1 can 15 or 16 oz of pumpkin puree. The can may also be labeled as pure pumpkin. You want the small can. You do not want to buy the pumpkin pie filling.
1 cup Chocolate Chips - I love milk chocolate chips, but dark chocolate or whatever your family's favorite chips are, they will work!
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 1
Mix spice cake mix together with pumpkin and then stir in chocolate chips.
Step 2
Scoop into lined or well-sprayed muffins. Using a scoop helps the muffins be a uniform size and keeps the muffin tin cleaner (no drips).
Muffin-making tip
Use a scoop to put the batter into the muffin wells. Perfectly portioned and less messy!!
Step 3
Bake 18 - 20 minutes. Test with a toothpick to see if done. The toothpick should come out clean.
Storage
I store them in a well-sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I like to let them warm to room temperature before eating them.
These freeze well for up to 3 months. I recommend individually wrapping them and putting them in a container or freezer bag.
FAQ's
Use a yellow cake mix with a can of pumpkin puree. The muffins won't have the pumpkin spice flavor. You can add just some cinnamon if you'd like!
I have a friend who always adds pecans to hers. Walnuts would work too! Use about ½ to 1 cup of nut pieces.
That's happened to me before! Use yellow cake mix and add 1 ½ teaspoons of pumpkin spice. If you can't find pumpkin pie spice, make your own - How to make pumpkin pie spice
Nope. You use the dry cake mix, the can of pumpkin puree and don't forget the chocolate chips!
Pumpkin pie filling has spices and extra ingredients that we don't need for this recipe.
Other Delicious Easy Pumpkin Desserts
3 Ingredient pumpkin muffins with chocolate chips
Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree the small can - not pie filling
- 1 cup chocolate chips your favorite - milk chocolate, dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat to 350 degrees.
- Mix spice cake mix together with pumpkin and chocolate chips. Do NOT include the ingredients listed on the box.
- Scoop into lined or sprayed muffin wells.
- Bake 18-20 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean).
Notes
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
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