This muffin recipe tastes like a cross between a chocolate cake and a brownie. You’d never know that there’s pumpkin puree hidden inside! (It’s for texture, not flavor.) Instead of using dry ingredients, like white whole wheat flour or oat flour, this recipe is flourless, which means it’s also gluten-free. Almond butter and eggs work together to create a fluffy texture you’ll love, with no oil required. These healthy muffins make a delicious breakfast or snack, when you need something quick to grab.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This pumpkin puree in this recipe adds extra nutrients and moisture, without adding a noticeable flavor. If you don’t have canned pumpkin on hand, you could swap it for mashed ripe banana or unsweetened applesauce, but keep in mind that both of those options will change the rich chocolate flavor. You could also use Greek yogurt as a substitute if you don’t need a dairy-free recipe.
How to Make Healthy Chocolate Muffins
1. Mix the wet ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, coconut sugar, maple syrup, cacao powder, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix well, until the batter looks smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips, if you want a double chocolate muffin. 2. Bake. Line a muffin tin with 12 liners, then use a 1/4 cup measure to scoop the batter into each spot. You should get 12 muffins from this recipe. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top, if you’d like. Bake in the oven at 350ºF for 25 minutes, or until the tops of the muffins rise and look dry on top. If the center of the muffin sinks significantly, that means they probably didn’t cook quite long enough. You can also test the center of the muffin with a toothpick, if you prefer. 3. Enjoy! Let the muffins cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Serve the muffins at room temperature, then store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Looking for more healthy muffin recipes? Try Blender Banana Oatmeal Muffins, Raspberry Chocolate Chip Almond Flour Muffins, or Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, for another variation. If you try these healthy chocolate muffins, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like them.
