Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins (High Protein)
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delightful Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins (High Protein). Packed with 7g of protein per muffin, they’re perfect for a nutritious breakfast, a quick snack, or a satisfying dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree and paleo chocolate chips, every bite is a delightful combination of sweetness and spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¼ cup gluten free 1-to-1 flour (156g)
- ½ cup unflavored collagen peptides (49g)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 can pumpkin puree (15oz)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup coconut sugar (81g)
- ¼ cup avocado oil (or melted refined coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup paleo chocolate chips (182g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten free flour, collagen peptides, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, coconut sugar, avocado oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently; fold in chocolate chips.
- Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide the batter into the lined muffin tin. Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://nellybakes.com/gluten-free-pumpkin-muffins-high-protein/