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Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins (Gluten-free)
These gluten-free Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins are a delicious low-carb treat, incredibly moist and fluffy, and taste a bit like pumpkin pie. These paleo muffins are easy to make, and are topped with chocolate chips for extra goodness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups almond flour 8.5oz
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree ripe
- 3 eggs large, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup oil I used avocado oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave syrup
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips I used dark, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-count muffin pan with liners.
- In a bowl, add the dry ingredients - Almond flour, pumpkin spice, salt and baking soda. Mix well.
- In another large bowl, add pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, vanilla, and maple syrup. Stir until the ingredients are combined and fluffy.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until they are combined. Do not overmix.
- Add half of the chocolate chips and fold them in the batter gently.
- Spoon the batter evenly into each liner on the muffin pan. Top each muffin with a few chocolate chips.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-22 minutes. Use a toothpick to test whether the center of the muffins is done.
- Remove from muffin pan and let the muffins cool completely on a wire rack, and enjoy! Store muffins in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Keto Variation: I am not an expert of keto sugars, however here is a great resource you can use for sugar conversion. All other ingredients in this recipe are keto friendly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
161mg
(7%)
Potassium
79mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
2454IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2454IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.