Today is an exciting day–it’s the first time I’ve ever had a guest author here on my site. Lauren Lester, one of my very favorite paleo bloggers, created this recipe for paleo chocolate pumpkin muffins. Read a little more about Lauren at the bottom of this post, and check out her blog Wicked Spatula for more delectable paleo recipes and gorgeous photographs! Take it away, Lauren…
I’m so excited to be guest posting today on A Calculated Whisk! I’ve been a fan of Becky’s recipes for a while so when we started chatting about swapping guest posts I was thrilled. I’ve got a great fall recipe for you today and if you’d like to check out Becky’s Chicken Apple Sausage that she’s sharing on my site Wicked Spatula you can head on over there as well!
Alright, is there anything better than a warm muffin early in the morning? I personally don’t think so, especially when they’re filled with dark chocolate. These Paleo Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins take one step further into fall heaven with the addition of pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Before going Paleo last year muffins were a breakfast staple. I would pick up a few mixes for the week and with only 30 minutes of effort I’d have breakfast ready for the entire week. We all know Paleo baking baking isn’t that simple though. Usually there are precise measurements, speciality ingredients, and one too many bowls if you were to ask my husband.
So when I set out to make a perfect chocolate chip pumpkin muffin I knew I wanted it to be easy. This recipe is just that. You can find all of the ingredients in just about any grocery store and you only need two bowls…Or if you’re a rebel like me you can skip the classic method of mixing your wet and dry ingredients separately and just pour it into one big bowl. I promise you won’t be able to tell a difference.
The gooey chocolate goes great with the pumpkin. Plus these muffins aren’t dry at all! Too often Paleo baked goods are crumbly and dry but using the pumpkin puree really keeps things moist. I also added a sprinkle of cacao nibs to the top for an added crunch. They were the perfect little addition. I can already tell that these will be a staple in my house this fall!

Paleo Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
These paleo chocolate pumpkin muffins are easy, delicious, and perfect to make ahead for busy fall mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup arrowroot starch
- 1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- Cacao nibs for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°. Place 8 muffin liners in a muffin pan.
- Combine all dry ingredients (except for chocolate chips) in a medium bowl. In a smaller bowl whisk together the remaining wet ingredients. Gently fold the egg mixture into the dry ingredients until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with cacao nibs. Bake at 425° for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375° and continue to bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack to prevent moisture from gathering in the muffins.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 198Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 140mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 3gSugar: 11gProtein: 6g
The nutrition label provided is an estimate for informational purposes only and may not be accurate. I am not a nutritionist or medical professional.
Lauren Lester is the author and food photographer behind Wicked Spatula, a food blog where she shares easy all natural recipes as well as healthy living tips. After finding out about a gluten and dairy allergy in October of 2014 she and her husband Alex switched their diet to the Paleo lifestyle and haven’t looked back. Lauren truly believes that food is the greatest medicine of all. You can connect with Lauren on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Just made these and they turned out fantastic! Mine were done cooking after only 15 min (5 at 425 and 10 at 375). Not sure why that would be? Maybe my oven cooks hot? Bonus for me though….I didn’t have to wait as long to devour one!
Hmmm, it could be–ovens can vary so much. At my old apartment I got an oven thermometer and discovered mine was 25 degrees too high at lower temps and a full 50 degrees too hot at higher temps! Glad you enjoyed the muffins 🙂
Thank you for your comment. I checked mine after about 15 minutes and found they baked faster than the recommended time too. I think my oven runs a bit hot as well.
The muffins turned out delicious! They had great texture (which is often lacking in paleo baked goods).
Thankd for the recipe, I share it with my girlfriend and she loves it. we will do the muffins together thanks for the free recipe Becky.
Glad you and your GF like the recipe! I made these a couple of weeks ago and they were delicious. Lauren really knows her muffins!
I’m not on a Paleo diet, and I cannot wait to try these – they sound perfect for fall mornings
Thanks so much heather! They are perfect for these cool fall mornings for sure.
These muffins seem so easy! I never used to like muffins, but I won’t pass up a good grain free muffin – especially if there is chocolate in it!
Delicious and easy to make! Just made them for the first time today. Yum!!
That’s awesome, Jeanie! I got all the ingredients and am planning to make them tomorrow–can’t wait 🙂
Yay! Thanks so much Jeanie! I’m so glad you enjoyed them!!
Woo hoo for super fun friend gust posts! I just woke up, rolled out of bed hating life (typical morning me) and then saw these GLORIOUS muffins. Pumpkin and chocolate? YES. Paleo? UH UH!! Love these!
Me too, Taylor! I’m away this weekend and these are at the TOP of my list to try when I get back 🙂