Pumpkin Love.

I made this recipe over and over last fall, both for our family and to give away (as a loaf). It is yummy, super easy, and the perfect compliment to autumn leaves falling, of course.

Light Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (food.com)

• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil (or substitute applesauce for this too)
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 12 ounces semisweet mini chocolate chips

1. Mix first 5 ingredients together; separately, mix dry ingredients.
2. Blend the two mixtures together, fold in chips.
3. Generously fill 24 greased or paper-lined muffin cups.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 16-20 minutes.

On another note, I am pinching myself remembering that today is WEDNESDAY. My husband has been in China for almost two weeks and I can. not. wait. to have him home this evening! Absence makes the heart grow (even) fonder!