Easy Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

What’s In This Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

One of my favorite things about these muffins is that you only need 3 common ingredients + mix-ins.

• Chocolate cake mix – Get one that is approximately 15.25 ounces.
• Solid pumpkin – This is also called pumpkin puree. Make sure you don’t grab pumpkin pie filling as that has added seasoning and sweeteners.
• Mini chocolate chips – (optional mix-in) I prefer mini chocolate chips in these cake mix muffins, but you can also use regular chocolate chips if you already have them in your pantry. 
• Egg whites – You only need the egg whites for this recipe, so save the yolks for my frozen peach custard, bacon carbonara, or eggnog cookies!

For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Simple Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

I know I said the best thing about these muffins is that they only need 3 ingredients, but I think what’s even better is that you only need one bowl to mix everything. Grab your large bowl, a spatula, and muffin tin, and let’s get started.

When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1. Preheat your oven to and grease muffin liners with cooking spray before adding them to the muffin tin.  
2. In your large mixing bowl, whisk your egg whites until foamy. This will add structure to the muffins. 
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the egg whites. Mix until well blended. 
4. Using an ice cream scoop, add the batter to the prepared muffin liners. Fill your muffin liners ⅔ of the way full, giving them room for the batter to rise without spilling over. 
5. Place your muffin pan in the oven and bake until a toothpick comes out clean when poked in the center. 
6. Allow the muffins to cool on a baking rack after removing them from the muffin tin.