Copycat Chocolate VitaTops

By michelew7

makes 12

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons oil (or applesauce)
• 1/2 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 4 chocolate chips per muffin for decoration

Details

Adapted from chocolatecoveredkatie.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a standard-sized muffin pan. In a mixing bowl, combine first five ingredients and whisk. In a separate bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except the decoration ingredient and stir well. Now mix wet into dry and stir until just combined. Don't over-mix. Distribute batter evenly among 12 muffin cups and, if desired, place chocolate chips on top of each muffin. Bake 12 minutes, then allow to cool 5-10 minutes before removing from the muffin tins.