Yummy Pumpkin Muffins for a Fall Day

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• chocolate chips, optional

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line muffin tin with paper or spray.
2. Mix together pumpkin, oil, eggs, pumpkin-pie spice, sugar, baking soda and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Stir together the flours and baking powder.
4. Add dry ingredients the pumpkin mixture. Mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
5. Pour batter into each muffin cup, so that each cup is about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until muffins are puffed and golden brown. When muffins are done, a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin should come out clean.