chocolate pumpkin muffins
This is a great alternative for low fat muffins.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spices
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk (soy, almond, oat, etc)
- 1/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin, canned or cooked
- 3/4 cup dates, chopped
- 1/3 cup organic maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup non-dairy dark chocolate chips (optional)
How To Make chocolate pumpkin muffins
-
Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line muffin pan with parchment paper.
-
Step 2Sift together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. After sifting, add your ground flaxseeds to dry ingredients.
-
Step 3In a blender, puree plant-based milk, pumpkin, applesauce, chopped dates, maple syrup, and vanilla.
-
Step 4Fold the pureed pumpkin mixture in with the dry chocolate flour mixture.
-
Step 5Spoon the batter into prepared muffin cups.
-
Step 6Bake for 20-25 minutes. Stick a toothpick into the center of the muffin to check for doneness.
-
Step 7Remove the muffins from the oven. Let it cool for 10 minutes and remove from the pan. Enjoy.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Category:
Chocolate
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Dairy Free
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes