Have a craving for some pumpkin spice goodness plus some chocolate? I have you covered with this easy recipe for Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins!

Vegan pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on a counter surrounded by chocolate chips

VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHIP PUMPKIN MUFFINS RECIPE

These vegan and gluten free muffins are so tender and moist. They are packed with pumpkin flavor and warm spices, with the added bonus of sweet chocolate chips. I think these are a perfect fall breakfast or treat! I am also a big fan of this recipe for Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin muffins will be a hit where ever you serve them. Want to make them without the chocolate? Check out my recipe for Vegan Pumpkin Muffins or maybe you'd like pumpkin banana muffins.

If you are ready to go all in with pumpkin-y baking, you will want to try Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie, and Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread! I have more pumpkin recipes on the way too, so stay tuned.

Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are Easy to Make! To make this recipe you'll need a few standard gluten free baking pantry ingredients, Some vegan chocolate chips, and just about a half hour in the kitchen.

INGREDIENTS IN VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHIP PUMPKIN MUFFINS

All Purpose Gluten Free Flour - I prefer using Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour Blend. If you have a tried and true GF flour blend that you love, use that one! Note that the BRM baking blend has xanthan gum already in it, so you won't need to add any extra.

Baking Soda and Baking Powder - Muffins are basically small quick breads. These two help the bread to rise and get a fluffy texture.

Xanthan Gum - Only add this if your GF flour blend doesn't already include it. Xanthan gum allows gluten free flours to act more like gluten flours.

Salt - Just a bit enhances the other flavors in these muffins.

Cinnamon - This warm spice is perfect for fall and pairs wonderfully with pumpkin.

Nutmeg - Cinnamon's most common partner, this is another warm spice that is wonderful in sweet recipes.

Ground Ginger - Ginger gives a bit of a bite.

Oil - Canola or Vegetable oil is what I recommend. You can use any flavorless oil for this recipe.

Sugar - Granulated sugar is our sweetener, and it's just enough to give the perfect flavor.

Flax Egg - You'll need 1 ½ batches of Flax Egg. Click through to see how I make it, it's perfect for vegan baking recipes like this one.

Pumpkin Puree - Canned or fresh pumpkin puree will work in this recipe.

Almond Milk - Any non-dairy milk will do the job.

Vanilla Extract - A good quality, pure vanilla extract gives tons of flavor to our muffins.

Vegan Chocolate Chips - Use your favorite brand!

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP!

photo collage showing 8 steps needed to make vegan pumpkin chocolate chip muffins

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Assemble your ingredients, preheat your oven, and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking soda, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, and spices until well combined.
In another large bowl, whisk the sugar and oil into a thick paste.
Add the flax egg, pumpkin puree, almond milk and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
Sieve or sift the flour mixture into the bowl with the wet ingredients and gently fold everything together. It's ok if there are a few small lumps in the batter.
Add the chocolate chips and fold them through.
Evenly distribute the batter into your lined muffin pan. Each space should be ¾ of the way full.
Bake as directed in the recipe card below. You'll know they are done when a skewer or toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

a pumpkin chocolate chip muffin in a white cupcake liner, tipped on it's side, next to a bowl of chocolate chips and more muffins

WHAT TO SERVE WITH VEGAN PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Muffins are perfect for breakfast! Serve with this healthy Spirulina Smoothie for a well balanced meal.

Some Air Fryer Vegan Bacon on a plate next to one of these muffins would certainly make me smile in the morning.

You can make Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes too. I love that potatoes can be enjoyed at any meal!

If you are taking these muffins on the go, pack them with a baggie of Olive Oil Granola with Almonds and Chia Seeds! This pairing will keep your cravings away!

WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD TO PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS?

I love that muffin recipes are pretty forgiving, and can handle some extras whenever I feel like adding some.

I think that some nuts would give a really nice crunch! Try chopped walnuts or pecans. Toast them first for extra flavor.

Any variety of dairy free chips could be used instead of chocolate chips. You could even leave the chocolate out all together and instead add some dried fruit!

one pumpkin chocolate chip muffin, unwrapped

DO I NEED PUMPKIN SPICE TO MAKE PUMPKIN MUFFINS?

For this recipe we're adding cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger separately, so if you don't have pumpkin spice on hand you can use the individual spices. If you have pumpkin spice, just use that in place of the three spices. It is already a blend of all of them.

HOW MUCH PUMPKIN PUREE IS IN A 15 oz. CAN?

There is just less than two cups of pumpkin in a 15 oz. can. For this recipe, use a measuring cup to measure out 1 ½ cups. You'll have a little bit leftover. Add it to a smoothie or to your morning oatmeal for a special treat.

WHAT CAN I SUBSTITUTE FOR PUMPKIN PUREE?

Want to know a secret? You can use other squash to make pumpkin baked goods, and they taste just as good! Often, the canned pumpkin you buy in the store is actually a mixture of other types of winter squashes. This tip is helpful for people who grow a lot of butternut squash or maybe you just can't find canned pumpkin at a store near you. Try canned or cooked and pureed butternut squash or sweet potatoes with this recipe.

HOW TO STORE VEGAN PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Keep your muffins in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to eat. They should stay fresh for at least 3 days. For longer storage, wrap the muffins well and freeze for up to 3 months.

a large white plate with 8 vegan pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on it, shot from above.

MORE AMAZING VEGAN BAKING RECIPES

Pumpkin Baking is a MUST for the fall season! Try your hand at Vegan Pumpkin Bread or Vegan Pumpkin Cookies.

These Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies are a different and exciting addition to a dessert tray, with a warm, green tea flavor.

Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake serves one or two and cooks in the microwave so you can have a chocolatey dessert fast.

Try this recipe for Pumpkin Seed Brittle!

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