Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Muffins
Serves 14
10 mins prep
18 mins cook
28 mins total
Amazing Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Muffins with the fall flavor and chocolate, for an indulgent cozy treat! Healthy chocolate pumpkin muffins use protein powder for sweetness and have no sugar, oil or butter.
Preheat oven to 425°F, grease 14 muffin cups - 12-cup pan and 2 more with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat pastry flour, chocolate protein powder, unflavored protein powder, cocoa powder, stevia sweetener, baking powder, baking soda and pumpkin pie spice.
In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, almond milk, eggs and vanilla.
Add dry mix to wet, and gently fold until combined.
Add most chocolate chips (reserve some for top) into batter, and gently fold again.
DO NOT OVER-MIX or too much gluten will form from the wheat flour, and make the muffins dense.
Divide the batter among muffin cups, about ¾ way to the top.
Top with remaining chocolate and pumpkin seeds.
Bake for 5 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F (leaving muffins in oven) and bake another 13-15 minutes (total of 18-23 min).
A toothpick inserted into center should come out dry.
Cool for 10 minutes, then remove pan. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes, and enjoy.
