Irresistible Double Chocolate Muffins

These yummy muffins are packed with whole wheat flour, flax, wheat germ, and lots of chocolate! Don't be fooled by all the healthful ingredients -- these sinful muffins are good for curing chocolate cravings!

Yield

12 servings

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup ground flax seed
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Prepare the muffin pan by placing 12 baking cups in the cavities or by coating the cavities with Pan Release or cooking spray.

Combine flour, flax seed, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat the buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing just until combined. Spoon equal amounts of batter into baking cups.

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.