Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Muffins - Sugar & Dairy Free

Chocolate pumpkin protein muffins are a steady staple in my house.  I make them, my husband eats them.  The fact that they are sugar, dairy and gluten free make them a guilt free option for us.  They're definitely worth the whisk.

Why you'll love Protein Pumpkin Muffins

Are you on a low carb diet but missing the heck out of bread?  Do you wonder what you can spread your butter on (now that you know you can have butter)?  This is why you need these in your life.  Don't let the fact that they have protein powder in them intimidate you.  It's just there to add bulk without adding more carbs.  You can't taste it.  PROMISE!

Stand out ingredients

I've already called it out, right?  Protein!  You can use whatever brand you like, but for baking, I've been loving Trutien protein powder lately.  They have amazing flavors and I love the texture of the protein.

What you'll need to make protein pumpkin muffins

• 1 cup gluten-free baking flour
• 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1 mashed banana
• ½ cup almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup Lily's stevia-sweetened chocolate chips
• 1 cup pumpkin puree, just the pumpkin, not the pie mix
• 2 range free eggs
• 1/2 tablespoon of liquid stevia

How to make protein pumpkin muffins (so easy)

• Once you've got your oven set to 425, lightly spray your muffin tin so they don’t stick.
• Combine wet and dry ingredients separately, then mix together.
• Portion mix into muffin pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden on top and cooked in the middle.

Related: Pumpkin Puree Recipes - use up that open can today.

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Macronutrient breakdown for these beautiful babies

• Each muffin is 112 calories, 3.1g fat, 12g net carbs, 6.5g protein.
• The recipe makes 12 muffins.

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Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes 15 seconds

Total Time: 25 minutes 15 seconds

These chocolate pumpkin protein muffins are the perfect healthy go-to when you want a comforting snack without the added sugar. They're also gluten and dairy-free!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten-free baking flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1 mashed banana
• ½ cup almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons of pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup Lily's stevia sweetened chocolate chips
• 1 cup pumpkin puree, just the pumpkin, not the pie mix
• 2 range free eggs
• 1/2 tablespoon of liquid stevia

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
2. Lightly spray your muffin tin so they don’t stick.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients separately, then mix together.
4. Portion mix into muffin pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden on top and cooked in the middle.

Nutrition Information

Yield 12 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 112Total Fat 3.1gCarbohydrates 17gNet Carbohydrates 12gFiber 5gProtein 6.5g

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Caren

Caren is a certified yoga teacher, fitness instructor and ADHD Coach.  As the founder of The Fit Habit, she shares ADHD-friendly self-care, food & fitness inspiration, along with practical ways to foster mind + body wellness.