Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (Grain-Free)
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (Grain free version)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Chickpea flour also called garbanzo bean flour
- 1/2 cup Almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup almond milk Might not need it all. Eyeball it to make the batter moist but not too runny.
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey or sweetener
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice I use Penzey's Cake Spice but you can use a combination of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup high quality cocoa powder
- 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 and spray 2 muffins tins with cooking spray.
- Combine the eggs, pumpkin, vanilla, maple syrup, and spices in a large bowl. Add the flours, cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder and mix using a hand or stand mixer for 2 minutes until it's smooth and well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Add enough milk to make the batter smooth for scooping, but not too runny. It should be thicker than pancake batter but not like cookie dough.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the muffins are set in the middle. Let cool on a rack before serving.
- Store in an airtight container for a couple of days on the counter. Or up to 2 months in the freezer in a zipper bag.
Notes
Whip up this delicious treat, pour yourself a cozy cup of tea, and settle in with one of my Cassandra Sato Mysteries! Nothing pairs better with a fresh-from-the-oven snack than a twisty mystery to keep you on the edge of your seat. 🍵🔍 Happy reading and happy baking!
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