These Double Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Muffins are a delicious way to enjoy a healthy sweet treat. Packed with high protein ingredients, they combine the rich flavors of cocoa and pumpkin, making them perfect for cozy fall baking.

These low carb muffins are not only satisfying but also provide a guilt-free dessert option that you can enjoy any time of the day.

Healthy Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

These muffins are made with a blend of pumpkin puree, cocoa powder, and protein powder, resulting in a moist and chocolatey texture. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 muffins.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup erythritol or your preferred sweetener
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, protein powder, almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
6. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 muffins
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 4g
• Protein: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 10g