Outrageously Good Pumpkin Protein Muffins (gluten-free!)

Ready for completely candy, fluffy pumpkin muffins that pack 10g of protein and simply so occur to be gluten-free and simply dairy-free? Okay good, me too.

AK Pumpkin Week Day 3 coming in scorching with the very best pumpkin protein muffins sweetened with maple syrup and stuffed with chocolate chips. I get so many questions on tips on how to add protein to baked items like breads and muffins, so I made a decision to make these pumpkin muffins additional particular with collagen peptides! I based mostly this recipe off an identical one in my cookbook, which has turn into a real favourite!

Bake a few batches of those muffins, freeze some for later, and share a nourishing breakfast along with your kiddos, roommate, or any family members.

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Everything you’ll have to make these pumpkin protein muffins

These completely fluffy muffins are simply gluten-free, dairy-free, and baked with loads of cozy spices. Here’s what you’ll have to make them:

Pumpkin puree: get that actual pumpkin taste, plus loads of moisture, from pumpkin puree! You can use store-bought pumpkin puree or learn to make your personal HERE.
Maple syrup: we’re naturally sweetening these muffins with pure maple syrup.
Extra moisture: hold the muffins dairy-free whereas including moisture from coconut oil and dairy-free milk.
Eggs: you’ll want 2 eggs to assist the muffins bake up correctly.
Flours: we’re utilizing a mixture of advantageous blanched almond flour and oat flour to maintain the muffins gluten-free.
Protein powder: add a pleasant enhance of protein with Vital Proteins collagen peptides! See beneath for a be aware on utilizing different protein powders.
Flaxseed meal: I really like including flaxseed meal to my baked items for additional fiber and omega-3s.
Spices: convey out the pumpkin pie taste with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
Baking staples: you’ll want each baking powder and baking soda, plus salt and vanilla extract for taste.
Mix-ins & toppings: I really like mixing chocolate chips into these muffins, and typically chopped walnuts for crunch. Top with flaky sea salt, too, for a sweet-savory combo!

A be aware on utilizing different protein powders

Please be aware that I’ve not examined these protein pumpkin muffins with a unique protein powder aside from Vital Proteins collagen peptides, which I discover nice for baking.

If you employ a unique protein powder, achieve this at your personal threat as they might find yourself too chalky. I additionally suggest weighing the protein powder to ensure you get essentially the most correct outcomes on this recipe! Please let me know what you find yourself experimenting with within the feedback!

Can I take advantage of a unique flour?

Unfortunately, no, I can’t suggest an alternative choice to the almond flour and oat flour on this recipe.

Can I make them vegan?

I haven’t examined this recipe utilizing an egg substitutes, however I think that 2 flax eggs would work effectively! Then keep in mind to make use of dairy-free milk, dairy-free chocolate chips, and a vegan/dairy-free protein powder.

How to make protein pumpkin bread

Simply make the muffin batter as directed.
Pour right into a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or till a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clear. Easy!

Storing & freezing tips

To retailer: let the pumpkin protein muffins cool fully, then hold them in an hermetic bag or container within the fridge for optimum freshness (particularly throughout summer time months).
To freeze: wrap muffins individually in freezer-safe bags or retailer them in a big freezer bag. When you’re able to get pleasure from them, reheat for 30-45 seconds within the microwave or just thaw them at room temperature.

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More pumpkin recipes you’ll love

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I hope you’re keen on these protein pumpkin muffins! If you make them remember to go away a remark and a score so I understand how you favored them. Enjoy, xo!

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Outrageously Good Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Serves10 servings

Fluffy pumpkin protein muffins full of 10g of protein and made with actual pumpkin puree, collagen peptides, and flaxseed meal for a lift of fiber and omega-3s. These gluten-free protein pumpkin muffins are simply made dairy-free and make the right, nourishing breakfast or snack!

Ingredients

Wet substances
1 cup (240 grams) pumpkin puree
⅓ cup (104 grams) pure maple syrup
¼ cup (56 grams) virgin coconut oil
2 massive eggs, at room temperature
2 tablespoons milk of selection
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry substances
1 cup (112 grams) blanched almond flour
1 cup (95 grams) oat flour
½ cup (40 grams) important proteins collagen peptides*
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons floor cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Mix-ins and topping
½ cup chocolate chips, plus 2 tablespoons extra for sprinkling on high
Optional: ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on high

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 levels F. Line a muffin tin with 10 muffin liners (sure we’re making 10 massive muffins!). Spray the liners with nonstick cooking spray to forestall sticking
Mix the moist substances: In a big bowl, add the pumpkin, maple syrup, coconut oil, eggs, milk and vanilla. Whisk till effectively mixed and clean.
Add the dry substances to the identical bowl: Add almond flour, oat flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and salt. Mix with a picket spoon till effectively mixed. (Do not fear about overmixing, as these are gluten free.)
Add the mix-ins: Fold in ½ cup of the chocolate chips and ⅓ of the walnuts, if utilizing. Divide batter evenly into ready liners and sprinkle on remaining chocolate chips and walnuts, if utilizing. Bake till a tester inserted into the center comes out clear, 23 to twenty-eight minutes. Let cool within the muffin tin for five minutes, then take away muffins and switch to a wire rack to chill fully. Sprinkle tops with flaky sea salt and drizzle with nut butter, if desired.

Recipe Notes

* A be aware on protein powder: I’ve not examined this with a unique protein powder aside from Vital Proteins collagen peptides, which I discover nice for baking. If you employ a unique protein powder, achieve this at your personal threat as they might find yourself too chalky. I additionally suggest weighing the protein powder to ensure you get essentially the most correct outcomes on this recipe.
To make dairy free: Use dairy free chocolate chips and dairy free milk of selection.