Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins (High Protein)
Delight in the comforting flavors of fall with these Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins (High Protein). These moist, flavorful muffins are easy to prepare and provide a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. Bursting with pumpkin puree and a hint of warm spices, they make for an ideal breakfast or snack that everyone will enjoy. Enhanced with protein-rich ingredients, these muffins not only satisfy your cravings but also support a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh from the oven or packing them for later, they are sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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 (15 oz)
- 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 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 the wet and dry mixtures gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Let the batter rest for about 15 minutes.
- Evenly distribute batter into muffin tins and bake for 22-25 minutes.
- Allow cooling in the tin for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg