Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Muffins

3 eggs

1 ½ c sugar

1 can pumpkin ( not pie filling)

2 t. baking soda

2 t. baking powder

3 c. flour

½ t. salt

1 c. oil ( you can also use half applesauce )

1 T. cinnamon

¼ c. wheat germ

12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

Mix eggs and sugar together. Add cinnamon, salt, and pumpkin. In a small bowl mix the baking powder and baking soda together with 1 cup of flour with a fork. Add to the pumpkin mixture. Alternating between the oil and remaining flour mix into the pumpkin ending with the flour. Stir in the chocolate chips and wheat germ. Place in muffin cups and bake at 350 for about 12-15 min. or until you can smell them. You can also make mini muffins with this recipe. * see helpful hints for a great make ahead idea :)