Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins (High Protein)
Indulge in the festive flavors of autumn with these delightful Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins (High Protein). Bursting with warm spices and rich pumpkin puree, these muffins are not only scrumptious but also a smart choice for your diet. Each muffin is packed with 7 grams of protein, making them perfect for breakfast on-the-go or as a wholesome snack throughout the day. With an easy-to-follow recipe and simple ingredients, you’ll create a cozy aroma in your kitchen that everyone will love. Bake a batch at the beginning of the week to ensure you have nutritious treats ready for busy days or gatherings. Enjoy these muffins fresh from the oven or store them for later – they won’t last long!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¼ cup gluten free 1-to-1 flour
- ½ cup unflavored collagen peptides
- 1 can pumpkin puree (15oz)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 1 cup paleo chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: gluten-free flour, collagen peptides, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients until smooth: pumpkin puree, eggs, coconut sugar, avocado oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet mixture into the dry mixture gently until just combined; fold in chocolate chips without overmixing.
- Let the batter rest for 15 minutes before dividing it evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool for 15 minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg