Pumpkin is very nutritious and healthy. It is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and fibre. And best of all, it is low in calories ! So….I have an excuse to add more chocolate chips in this recipe ! Wow ! My kitchen smells so good today with these delicious muffins…..

Makes about 12-14 muffins

• 1+1/2 cup cake and pastry flour
• 1+1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• pinch of nutmeg
• pinch of cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 8 oz pumpkin puree,preferably homemade
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and the four spices Mix in brown sugar
3. Add eggs, vanilla, milk, butter and pumpkin, mix until just blended
4. Add chocolate chips
5. Spoon into muffin tins lined with slightly greased paper muffin cups
6. Bake for about 20 minutes