Pumpkin Protein Muffins (Flourless & One Bowl!)

These Healthy Pumpkin Protein Muffins are the best EVER! They are super moist, perfectly tender, and truly the best way to start your day. They also make great snacks. My kids love them! Gluten-free, vegan, & nut-free.

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Yield: 11

Pumpkin Protein Muffins (Flourless + One Bowl!)

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These Healthy Pumpkin Protein Muffins are the best EVER! They are super moist, perfectly tender, and truly the best way to start your day. They also make great snacks. My kids love them! Gluten-free, vegan, & nut-free.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Wet

• 2 flax eggs (2 Tbs. ground flax + 4 Tbs. water. Stir and let thicken for 5 minutes.) or 2 regular eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• ½ cup pure maple syrup (I buy mine in bulk)

Dry

• 1 cup oat flour (I make my own in 3 steps)
• ⅓ cup vegan vanilla protein powder (I used this one) (see note 1 for more options)
• 3 tsp. cinnamon
• 3 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• ⅛ tsp. pink Himalayan salt
• 1 Tbs. baking powder
• ⅓ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips + a few more for topping if desired (or chocolate of choice)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. and grease 11 muffin tins with coconut oil. You may also use paper muffin liners or silicone muffin liners.

2. In a medium bowl add all wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Add in all dry ingredients except baking powder and dark chocolate chips. Mix until smooth and then gently fold in the baking powder and dark chocolate chips until just combined. 

3. Fill 11 muffin tins ¾ full with batter. Top with a few more dark chocolate chips if desired. Bake at 350 F. for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool at least 20 minutes in muffin tins. Then carefully twist muffins to loosen them and remove from muffin tins. Enjoy! Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator for up to 8 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

1. Protein Powder: you can substitute vanilla whey protein powder or really any protein powder you have on hand here. I haven’t tested another protein powder personally, but they should turn out well! You can also try and use ⅓ cup more oat flour in place of the protein powder. Let me know what protein powder you use in the comments so I know it works well if you try 🙂

2. Flax egg: I like grinding my whole flax seeds up in my coffee grinder and then storing them in the freezer. This ensures that you get all the benefits from the freshly ground flax + it stays good for 5+ months in the freezer!

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  Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate
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  Pink Himalayan Salt
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  Organic Canned Pumpkin Puree
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  Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 
  Vanilla Plant Based Protein Powder
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  Whole Flax Seeds
• 
  100% Pure Maple Syrup
• 
  Gluten-Free Rolled Oats

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

11
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 150Total Fat: 4.5gCarbohydrates: 25.4gNet Carbohydrates: 21.8gFiber: 3.6gSugar: 13.2gSugar Alcohols: 0gProtein: 5.8g

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What Protein Powder To Use For These Pumpkin Muffins?

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Reasons To Love These Gluten-Free Chocolate Muffins?

1. Ridiculously easy to make! Just pop everything into a mixing bowl, mix it up, then bake and enjoy!
2. Perfect amount of fluff and moisture. These gluten-free muffins are fluffy without being too dry or dense. They are perfectly moist!
3. Flavor explosion. The pumpkin fall flavor + dark chocolate chips is literally a match made in heaven. Plus the added protein is just a benefit!
4. Super healthy and filling. Since these muffins have healthy ingredients in them, they will keep you fuller longer and won’t spike your blood sugar as badly. Especially because they have the added protein powder. 
5. High in fiber. Ya gotta love oats for being such an amazing source of complex carbs and fiber. The perfect way to kick start any day!
6. There are limitless add-ins for these protein muffins! Before baking these healthy chocolate chip pumpkin muffins, you can add in shredded coconut, blueberries, strawberries, chocolate chips, or whatever your heart desires!
7. Toddler and kid-friendly! Kids absolutely love these muffins, especially if you make them mini. They are the perfect size for kids and adults alike!

Happy Pumpkin Protein Muffin Bakin’!