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Moist Pumpkin Protein Muffins Recipe with Almond Flour and Dark Chocolate

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These moist pumpkin protein muffins combine almond flour and dark chocolate for a healthy, satisfying snack or breakfast option that is quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (200g) almond flour
  • 1/2 cup (50g) vanilla protein powder (plant-based or whey)
  • 1 cup (240g) canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup (90g) dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa preferred)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1 tbsp melted coconut oil or swap maple syrup with honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your muffin tin or line it with paper or silicone liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, vanilla protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs until smooth. Stir in pumpkin puree, maple syrup, almond milk, and optional melted coconut oil.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Fold in dark chocolate chips evenly without smashing.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full (makes 12 muffins).
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool muffins in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to prevent sogginess.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Start checking for doneness at 20 minutes to avoid drying out. Room temperature eggs and pumpkin puree help with smooth mixing. Use vanilla protein powder with mild flavor to avoid chalkiness. Muffins store well at room temperature for 3 days and freeze up to 3 months.

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Keywords: pumpkin muffins, protein muffins, almond flour muffins, healthy snacks, gluten-free muffins, dark chocolate muffins, low sugar muffins

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