Double Chocolate Pumpkin Blender Muffins

Double Chocolate Pumpkin Blender Muffins- made with entire grain oats, these wealthy and chocolatey muffins come collectively simple in a blender. Every muffin packs 7 grams of protein and three mg of iron! (vegan, gluten-free and oil-free)

We’ve got an obsession with chocolate muffins in our home. And by “we” I imply my 2-year outdated little boy who tells me I make one of the best chocolate muffins EVER. Clearly I’ve no selection however to proceed making him extra chocolate muffins.

This model is a wedding of my vegan double chocolate banana blender muffins and my vegan pumpkin blender muffins. I believed it could be good to have a chocolate muffin possibility that doesn’t name for bananas as a result of not everybody does properly digesting bananas. Or possibly you simply have some leftover pumpkin puree you might want to dissipate. Regardless of the case could also be, these muffins are full of nutritious goodness and are positive to be devoured.

Double Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin Components

1. Pumpkin Puree- My go-to model for pumpkin puree is Farmers Market as a result of I like that it’s natural and is available in BPA-free packaging. That mentioned, primarily based on critiques of prior pumpkin recipes on my website, it looks as if the water content material on this model tends to be greater than others. Should you’re utilizing a distinct model you could want so as to add a couple of tablespoons of milk to the recipe. I like to recommend doing this previous to mixing as a result of as soon as the batter has shaped it is vitally simple so as to add an excessive amount of milk which can end in an under-baked and gummy texture. It’s regular for the batter to be thick however not too thick to your blender to mix all the pieces collectively correctly.
2. Non-Dairy Milk- With my vegan baking recipes I at all times go for a excessive protein plant milk. Soy milk, milks which have pea protein added, or oat milk are all good choices. The excessive protein content material is necessary as a result of it reacts with the vinegar to create lactic acid which prompts the leavening brokers to permit for correct elevate. That is key for stopping gumminess.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar- I like apple cider vinegar as a result of I at all times have some available however white vinegar ought to work the identical if that’s all you’ve.
4. Vanilla Extract- Whereas this isn’t fully vital it actually does wonders for the depth of taste so I don’t suggest skipping it.
5. Pure Maple Syrup- You wish to ensure you’re utilizing pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup, as a result of it has a a lot deeper taste profile along with antioxidants. If you wish to use honey instead of syrup simply take into account it’s a lot thicker and can probably require extra milk which may have an effect on the ensuing texture.
6. Peanut Butter- I personally love the combo of chocolate and peanut butter so I opted for creamy peanut butter right here. You may also you utilize equal quantities almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower butter, tahini, or melted coconut oil.
7. Rolled Oats- You’ll want a excessive pace blender to correctly break down the rolled oats. I like to recommend common rolled oats over thick reduce since they are going to be simpler to your blender to course of.
8. Cocoa Powder- As a lot as I really like cacao powder, it’s extra bitter and requires additional sweetener so we’re sticking with cocoa powder as a substitute.
9. Baking Soda, Powder and Salt- The mix of baking soda and baking powder is critical to present these muffins a pleasant elevate, and salt balances out the candy.
10. Chocolate Chips- Darkish chocolate chips are my go-to as they’re typically dairy-free.

Find out how to Make Chocolate Pumpkin Blender Muffins

The explanation why you could find so many blender muffin recipes on my website is as a result of I really like the minimal clear up. Simply mix all the pieces within the blender and mix till clean!

Please observe: So as to correctly break down the oats you will have a excessive pace blender akin to a Vitamix. 

Should you don’t have a excessive pace blender you possibly can simply make these through the use of equal quantities oat flour and mixing the dry elements and moist elements in two separate bowls. For finest outcomes, I like to recommend mixing or beating the moist elements collectively as this step incorporates air and can assist lighten the feel. Then you definately simply pour the moist elements in a big bowl, add the dry elements and stir to mix.

The batter will probably be thick so utilizing an ice cream scoop or measuring cup is good to assist switch it from the blender to the muffin tin. 

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