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Mini Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Bites (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

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Seasonal baking that’s healthy and delicious! Mini Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Bites! An easy, vegan, top 8 allergy-free recipe that’s kid-friendly, perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert! Bite-sized mini muffins at their best!

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Chocolate chips, pumpkin, mini muffins, a combo made in food heaven! These chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are basically the seasonal iteration of the classic chocolate chip muffin, just with pumpkin and in tiny bite-sized form! Not to mention these mini muffins are gluten-free, vegan, top 8 allergy-free, and pretty darn healthy! Since they’re mini, these muffins are just perfect for little hands and/or satisfying that afternoon sweet tooth with just a “bite”!

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When it comes to baked goods, adding chocolate chips is always a viable option. Better yet, adding MINI chocolate chips is even better! Without fail, Enjoy Life Foods‘ mini chocolate chips are my go-to baking chocolate for safe, trusted, top 14 allergy-friendly goodness! Did you know they’ve been stocking the specialty/health aisle in your grocery store and selling online to this food allergy and celiac community for 17 years?! (I guess that’s just more reason to throw in some chocolate to….everything you bake!)

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Are these mini muffin bites really healthy enough for breakfast?

Of course! They’re totally sugar-free except for the 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips you’ll be using! No oil, no vegan butter. Just some go-to gluten-free baking flour, a big dose of pure pumpkin puree, pumpkin spices, non-dairy milk, a hint of vanilla extract, and you know…mini chocolate chips! So you, you can enjoy these chocolate chip pumpkin muffin bites for a quick on-the-go breakfast, an after school sweet snack, of a delicious delight after dinner!

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Another great thing about these mini muffins is that they’re school-safe too! Perfect for any Halloween or fall-related classroom parties that may come up. Everyone will be able to enjoy a mini muffin bite (or two!). Pop a few in your child’s lunchbox too and they’ll be in for a wonderful sweet surprise when they open that box up! Even when you have food allergies, celiac disease, etc. you should be able to celebrate the Great American Pumpkin Season with delectable treats like this!

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Can these muffin bites be made ahead of time?

Yes! Just mix up the ingredients, bake the mini muffins, and then set them aside to completely cool on a wire rack. Then you can pop them in the freezer or just store in an air-tight container for 5-7 days. You can heat them in a toaster oven or the microwave if they’re frozen (a warm melty chocolate chip pumpkin muffin, anyone?). This recipe makes a BIG batch of muffin bites so you’ll probably want to freeze some if you’re not making them for a party or gathering!

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These gluten-free chocolate chip pumpkin muffin bites are so easy to make with minimal ingredients. They’re perfect to have on hand this season so as not to feel left out by all the seasonal pumpkin goodies that bombard the stores! You can get your allergy-free pumpkin fix (and chocolate fix) in one healthy, safe bite! You won’t be missing out on anything once you bake up a batch of THESE babies!

Mini Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Bites

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Mini Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Bites (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

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Seasonal baking that’s healthy and delicious! Mini Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Bites! An easy, vegan, top 8 allergy-free recipe that’s kid-friendly, perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert! Bite-sized mini muffins at their best!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 24-28 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (except the chocolate chips) and mix together.
  3. Now add the milk and vanilla, mix to form a smooth batter.
  4. Lastly, add the mini chocolate chips, folding them into the muffin batter.
  5. Fill a greased 24 cup mini muffin tin with about 1 heaping tablespoon of muffin batter to each cup (you’ll have some leftover batter for a few more muffins).
  6. Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Remove and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

*Alternatively to the 4 spices, you can use 2 teaspoons of a pumpkin pie spice.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3

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Since you really need to bake these mini chocolate chip pumpkin muffin bites ASAP, Enjoy Life is hosting a giveaway over on my Instagram for you to win A YEAR SUPPLY of their baking chocolate! That means you’ll not only be able to bake these mini chocolate chip pumpkin muffins, but any type of chocolate chip muffin your gluten-free heart desires! Hop on over and get your entries in!

So tell me:

+ What’s the first pumpkin treat you like to enjoy in the Fall?

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Comments

  4. LaDonne Oaldon says

    The first pumpkin treat I had this year was Silk Pumpkin Spice Almond Milk creamer in my coffee! So happy when I saw it on Monday at the store! The muffins look delicious! I want to make them!!

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  18. Maegan says

    I love pumpkin muffins! My children don’t have food allergies, but a few children do in my church class. I’m excited to have a recipe that’s safe to share with them!

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  26. tara says

    Love these! I’ll be making them this Thanksgiving. My dad and I both have celiac and having a pumpkin muffin is something I’ve been missing!

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  27. Talisa says

    These look delicious! I especially love that you’re literally sneaking on veggies in a sweet treat! I’ve been on a pumpkin kick myself lately, so I’ll pin these to give them a try.

    I bet these will be delish with a morning coffee.

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