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!
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”!
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!)
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!
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!
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!
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
Mini Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Bites (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
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!
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 24-28 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Gluten-Free Baking Flour
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 3/4 Cup Pure Pumpkin Puree
- 1/2 Cup Erythritol (or preferred granulated sweetener)
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon*
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cloves
- 1/4 Tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 Cup + 2 TB Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
- 1/2 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Enjoy Life Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (except the chocolate chips) and mix together.
- Now add the milk and vanilla, mix to form a smooth batter.
- Lastly, add the mini chocolate chips, folding them into the muffin batter.
- 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).
- Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.
- 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
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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Andy Bishop
Rebecca, thanks for sharing your recipe! I’m looking forward to making them together with my son. I’m sure he will love these.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know he will! A great treat to bake this Fall 🙂
Sues
These would be perfect along with my morning coffee! Nothing better than starting a cool fall day with pumpkin… And chocolate chips, of course!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right! All the pumpkin and chocolate!
Roseann Hampton
Perfect recipe for the first day of fall!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you bake them today then!
LaDonne Oaldon
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!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well these muffins would be the perfect bite to go along with your coffee!
Jess
omg! I love muffins so much and you share all the recipe with us!! amazing. i will try to make it
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I’m glad, enjoy!
Angelica Vella
Looks delicious… and bonus points for being gluten free
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Not a bonus on this blog!
Matilda
These are making me salivate they look that good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, great!
Toni | Boulder Locavore
I really love that these are gluten-free! I can’t wait to give this a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Let me know if you do!
Tianna
yummy! So perfect for fall! thanks for sharing 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you make some!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
Oh my word these look good! I would rather have this than a cookie!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Mini muffins over cookies, any day!
dani
will definitely give it a try. I hope mine will look like something like this. lol
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Why wouldn’t they?
Sarah @PlantingRootsHomestead
These look absolutely amazing. I also eat gluten free and dairy free, and I love pumpkin muffins, so i will for sure have to try these! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No better time than the season to bake some up!
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen
These chocolate chip pumpkin muffins look really delicious and perfect for fall. I will try out your recipe . thanks
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They sure are perfect for the season!
Bre
I love these! My mom used to make these all the time growing up – they were the best snack:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
She made you mini chocolate chip pumpkin muffins regularly? Wow!
Lily
Pinning this and trying it soon! They look so good.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you so much, Lily!
Tracy Albiero
I love pumpkin muffins! I will have to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy, enjoy!
anna
Pumpkin plus chocolate? Yes Please! My friends son is gluten free so I will definitely be sharing this recipe with her.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Always even better with chocolate!
Maegan
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!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
These are just delicious muffins, regardless! My recipes are for everyone.
Jay | Life of Creed
My daughter would love these. I will have to make them for her. I’m not a fan of pumpkin but will make a few minus the pumpkin for myself. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Lol, not sure I can recommend leaving the pumpkin out for PUMPKIN muffins.
Indya | The Small Adventurer
I’ve never had pumpkin in a dessert before, but I’m for trying anything if it has choc chips in it! I’m not even a huge chocolate fan, but there’s something about choc chips that makes every dessert delicious 😜
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha and clearly not from the US!
jill conyers
Looks delicious Rebecca. A great recipe to kickoff the upcoming pumpkin season.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think so!
diane
Love that these are gluten free and allergen free. There’s something for everyone in each bite!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You bet!
Darcy
These sound delicious! I love the pumpkin chocolate combo!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? Everything is always better with a bit of chocolate!
Carly Brower
OMG these looks delicious! My mom used to always make banana chocolate chip muffins as a kid – pinning for later!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Anytime there’s chocolate chips, eh? 😉
joy abou zeid
That looks so tasty, very nice recipe, thanks for sharing xx
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I’m glad you think so, thanks!
tara
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!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Let me know how they come out for you! They are such a great little treat to include!
Talisa
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.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pack in as much pumpkin as we can, eh? 😉 Thanks!
annesmiles 🌻
Oh these look delicious! Chocolate chips definitely make everything better! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They sure do, don’t they? 🙂
Michelle - The Last Food Blog
These sound so good! I bet they are totally addictive, can’t wait to try them x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They sure are little addictive bites!