Moist Gluten Free Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins (Vegan, GF, Healthy, Dairy-Free)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

100% pure pumpkin puree

1/4 cup

melted coconut oil

1/4 cup

+ 2 tablespoons coconut sugar

1/4 cup

+ 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water, whisk together, set for 15 mins)

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups

gluten free oat flour - if using homemade, make sure it's finely ground, not coarse

1/2 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup

almond meal

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

ground cinnamon*

1/2 tsp

ground cloves*

1/2 tsp

ground nutmeg*

1/4 tsp

salt

3/4 cup

vegan chocolate chips

2 tbsp

vegan chocolate chips (mini and regular)