One Bowl Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (V, GF, DF): a one bowl recipe for perfectly moist pumpkin chocolate chip muffins made with whole ingredients. Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free.
As I write this, my kitchen is filled with all the fall scents: pumpkin, maple, cinnamon, cloves and… PIE. Yep, I said it. And I don’t regret it. Don’t mind me, something about a new week kicked off with pumpkin chocolate chip muffins makes me feel like rhyming.
But maybe it’s also because… PIE. Ladies, gents, friends, there’s just something about pie that makes life so much better and tastier. Amiriiiiiight? Anywho, currently, I’m in the early, early stages of testing pumpkin pie (spoiler alert!!) and it’s been a real treat. It’s totally rekindled my love of baking.
Whaaaaaaaa you say? How could Beaming Baker not LOVE baking? Well, sometimes baking doesn’t love Beaming Baker. Side note: now I totally feel sufficiently weird referring to myself in the third person. Ahem.
Back on point, baking can be quite the trial. In fact, it can still lead to a few very unsightly, unlovable and straight up sad-looking temperature tantrums in the kitchen. This may or may not have happened during the trials for my chocolate banana bread and pumpkin bread. But don’t tell anyone, okay? 😉 Yep, temperature tantrums.
I totally just read that last line to Erik and we both looked at each other like, “what the fajitas is a ‘temperature tantrum?'” Then, Erik said, “Is the OVEN getting mad??” But seriously, it probably is. Had enough from the likes of me. It was pushed passed it boiling broiling point.
I’m talking about promises to never bake again (yeah, right), extensive eye-glares at my jars of ground cinnamon and other spices (they know what they did), finger-wagging at my measuring cups (innocent bystanders, let’s be honest), and utter and complete loss of faith in humanity—as it relates to baking, of course.
And when I’m done being dramatic, and chide myself for being so immature and impatient, I actually find that I learned something… whaddya know? Learning. How cute. 😉
Making pie was no exception, but I’ll get into that when/if I ever conquer the beast that is pumpkin pie. In the meantime, allow me to introduce you to my One Bowl Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins. Is there really a word in that recipe name that you don’t like?
Send me an email and I’ll remove it immediately!!!! J/k. No takebacks, no returns, all sales final at Beaming Baker. –> Yep, still sounds awkward. Third person, what can I say?
Anywho, these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins came together so easily and beautifully. Maybe because all of the embarrassing, ego-tarnishing trials (and extreme tribulations) already happened with the recipe I based it off of: my gluten free vegan pumpkin bread. Also one bowl. Also one, um… Number one!!! Ohhhhh, just let me use one… one more time. 😉
Meanwhile, learning actually happened during those pumpkin bread trials, which then, in turn, became winning at these muffins. As my sister Jenny likes to say, in her most stern teacher voice, “Learning is not about things being easy, it’s about working through what’s hard and growing.” It all really pays off in the end. I’ve got to call my sister and tell her she was right!! Yay!!! ????
These muffins are SO good, y’all. First of all, you can make them in just ONE bowl. Yep, one. Apparently my favorite word of the day. Second of all (boy does listing items by numbers start to get tedious by the second number), they’re perfectly moist and sweet.
The thing is (yep, I’m dropping the numbered listing—I feel it’s best this way), it really gives me the heebie jeebies when pumpkin breads and muffins aren’t thoroughly cooked. Like… if it’s a cross between pumpkin butter and a can of pumpkin. Totally makes me question whether or not it’s actually cooked, which then creeps me out, which then kills my appetite—a very hard thing to do, I might add.
But these muffins. These muffins… SO perfectly moist. Just moist enough to taste like cake, and just light enough to still qualify as muffins. And those dollops of chocolate chips… what could honestly be better? There’s hardly a better reason to sneak a few bites of chocolate in the morning than with these pumpkin muffins.
Lastly, because all of this learning has apparently turned me into a lecturer: that domed top. Yep, it’s exactly what you wish for. So gorgeously round, so plumpishly high. Alright, I was stretching it with the word ‘plumpishly.’ But trying saying it out loud. It’s a real hoot!
So whip up a batch for your loved ones, your next fall/autumn party, or, really just for you. You’ll simply love these. And if you’re not convinced yet, or just love you some bulletpoints, allow me the pleasure of lecturing telling you all about their awesomeness…
These One Bowl Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are:
- made in just one bowl, because dishes are SO not cool
- perfectly moist and rich like cake
- vegan, gluten free, dairy free
- generously dotted with chocolate chips
- plant-based and allergy-friendly
- made with ingredients you can feel good about
- DOMED top, ‘nuff said
Before you jet off to the kitchen, tell me all about your plans this fall. Are you throwing any super amazing parties? Are you gonna decorate your mantel with leaves and ghoulish-hands? I’m not gonna lie, I’ve already planned out a Halloween treats menu for my fam. 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you think of this recipe!
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove (or raven… because: Halloween!!!). xo Demeter ❤️ ????
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- 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)*
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flax + 3 tablespoons water, whisk together, set for 10 mins)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups gluten free oat flour
- ½ cup almond meal
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup vegan chocolate chips
- Optional topping: 2 tablespoons assorted vegan chocolate chips (mini and regular)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cupcake liners in a standard 12-muffin pan. Set aside.
- Add the wet ingredients to a large bowl: pumpkin, coconut oil, maple syrup, sugar, flax egg, and vanilla. Whisk until well incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients: oat flour, almond meal, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Whisk together until just incorporated, making sure no flour patches remain. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared muffin pan. Optionally, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chocolate chips. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer to a cooling rack, and allow to cool for 1 hour or until completely cool. Enjoy! Storing notes below.
- Adapted from my One Bowl Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread and my Vegan Chocolate Banana Bread (V, Gluten Free, Dairy Free).
- Storage notes: Cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.
- These muffins freeze well. Wrap in parchment paper and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Allow to thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes, or heat in the microwave in 20-second increments until warm.
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The recipe that started this all. Try my perfectly fall One Bowl Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bread (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free).
Just in case you’re in the mood for some homemade candy… Try my Paleo Almond Joy (Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo, Dairy Free). Only 5 ingredients to YUM.
So simple, and yet so spooktacularly AWESOME. Try my Halloween Spiderweb Brownies (Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free). Fudgy, rich, and FUN.
What is your favorite Fall activity?
I can’t wait to hear your responses.
The scent of cozy fall spices is one of my favorite things about fall. And PIE! Hooray for pie! I love finding new variations on pumpkin pie, so I can’t wait to see your recipe. And you’re so right, baking can take a lot out of you, but it’s so worth it when you create happy accidents, or a new creation. And these muffins look spot on, Demeter! Pumpkin muffins are just about my favorite, so I love the sweet chocolate chips in here. Makes such a delicious breakfast or dessert! Pinned, of course! Hope your Monday is off to a wonderful start!
Totally one of the very best things about fall. 🙂 Pie: it’s all in the details, right? Cross your fingers for me and wish me luck on this pie mission! 😉 Happy accidents are the best. I need more of those. Lol. Thank you for your sweet words, G. Happy Monday! xo
Yay pumpkin and chocolate chips!!! The best things about Fall…only the food…only the food.
The taste smell and comfort of it all!
Double yay! The food is absolutely one of the best parts! 🙂
Lol. You are such a hoot, D to the Meter! Seriously, your blog is my happy place. 😉 BUT, did you really want me to send you an email because *ahhh hem* pumpkin. Bahahahaha. Seriously though, as someone who doesn’t love pumpkin, you are really going to make me question myself this season – I can already FEEL it! Prime example, these muffins! They look all sorts of perfect, mi-lady! I know! I JUST SAID PERFECT… and there is pumpkin involved!! What the whaa? I’m thinking you need to send me a dozen of these and I will probably become a pumpkin convert. As my bestie, I think you are going to make me become a better person (read: I may become friends with pumpkin) PINNED! Cheers, sweets! xoxo
D’aww… you’re gonna make me blush, I’m sure of it! ???? D’oh on your pumpkin… situation. 😉 I know I can turn you around! But if I can’t, I can still make ya something else. After all, that’s what besties do for each other. <3 Perfect: I'll take it! Well, I already know you make me a better person, so I can only hope I do the same for you. <3 Mwah! xo
My plans for fall are learning to walk again after my hip surgery last Friday. The sooner I can walk unassisted, the sooner I can fight with my oven to make more good recipes like these yummy pumpkin filled muffins!
Aw darn, I’m sorry to hear that you’re going through that. Thinking good thoughts for you for a quick recovery. 🙂
You’re working on a pumpkin pie? YES, I can’t wait to see it! Ugh, I’ve had many trial and errors in the kitchen, and many more to come, haha!
Chocolate chip pumpkin muffins – what can I say? I LOVE muffins, pumpkin, and of course chocolate chips! These look like the most perfect muffins for breakfast this autumn! 🙂
Yep! But it might just be working on me… Jury’s still out on that one, Marsha. Lol. Such a relief to hear that a culinary genius like you actually has trial and errors in the kitchen. 😉 Thank you so much my friend! xo
These are the most plumpishly perfect pumpkin muffins I ever did see! (Got something to say about that autocorrect? I didn’t think so. Sorry, just had to get sassy with autocorrect…it wanted to fight me on “plumpishly”????) And while I love pumpkin pie and am massively looking forward to yours, pie does not have pockets of gooey melty chocolate nor is it plumpish like a poofy pumpkin muffin. The mini AND big chips were a very good choice, variety is the spice of life after all. Although right now it seems like pumpkin spice is the spice of life…hmmm perhaps it’s both???? Anywho, I just might throw a temperature tantrum if I don’t get to taste one of these plumpish pastries soon, so will you send a few my way!? While I wait for the pie 🙂 P.S. It’s cool if you and baking sometimes don’t get along because you always have the beaming part covered!☀︎ xo
You stick it to autocorrect and you stick it plumpishly! Er… something. You go and be sassy! I’m always for it! 😉 Variety is totally the spice of life! Lol. See, this is why we’re friends. 😉 It’s probably both. 😉 Sending some your way. Beaming: Guess what I’m doing right this second? <3
I bet your house smells fantastic, love those fall spices in the oven. Thanks for this delicious moist muffin recipe. Perfect snacks for work and school lunches. Sharing!
It smells good enough to eat. 😉 That explains a lot actually… hehe. These would be wonderful snacks. Thanks Bobbi! 🙂
You know how I feel about chocolate so I’m already thinking about when I can make these muffins! This weekend??? Extra chocolate too please!
Yes, I do! Especially because we share a VERY important Lifetime Membership to the Chocolate Lovers’ Club. 😉 Yeah! All the extra chocolate for you, Karebear. <3
Oh, girl, I feel ya! You know I’ve had my kitchen disasters too. Can be so frustrating at times! But, when you make something and it turns out good, it’s all worth it 😀 Looking forward to seeing your pumpkin pie recipe! Woo hoo! And these muffins look scrumptious! All things pumpkin, all things Fall for me…and chocolate just adds that little sumthin’ sumthin’. Pinned, of course. Hope your week is going week, my friend!
Those kitchen disasters just increase our stamina in the kitchen, I say! Hahaha. Totally worth it–we just have to hang in there and remember that, instead of darting side-eye glares at the cinnamon. Lolol. Have a great week! Thanks friend! 🙂
Demeter!! You know how to speak to my soul with all this chocolate and pumpkiny goodness. Any fewer chocolate chips atop those beautiful domes would be unacceptable.
Also, I love when I actually learn something from baking, it’s a nice feeling! I’m going to need some of these muffins in my life for breakfasts on the go…which is every day. I won’t lie to us. 🙂 have a great week!!
Jessica!! 😉 You know I love speaking to your soul… with ALL the melty chocolate! Unacceptable: Lolol. Thank you for not lying to us! Heh heh. Have a fantastic week, Jess! 🙂
This post literally had me dying laughing, so thanks for that. Also, thanks for all the gems I’ll be attempting to work into normal conversation over the next week: temperature tantrums, what the fajitas, broiling point, plumplishly…LOL I’m dying all over again ???? ???? ????
Second also, can’t wait to give these a try, obviously ????
It’s good that someone else gets what the fajitas I’m actually talking about. Lol. 😉 I look forward to hearing all the ways you work broiling point and more into your everyday convo! Heh heh. Thanks Giselle! Can’t wait to hear what you think of these! 😉
Just came across your blog and saw the most delicious pumpkin chocolate chip muffins ever! They looked so soft and moist that I almost took a pie from the screen. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, Yi! 🙂 I hope you get a chance to try them!
Whoa baby! YOU ACED these muffins! ACED THEM! They look sooooo good!
Yeah!!! Thanks GiGi! 🙂
I used to not be a big pie fan either. Mainly because every time I tried to make one I had a big messy failure on my hands. But just in the last few months I’ve grown to love them. I’ve been doing a little fall pie experimenting, too. Can’t wait to see yours – I know you’ll get them right!!
On to these muffins, so perfect and beautiful! As soon as my pantry’s replenished with pumpkin, I’ll have to try these 🙂
Pie is no joke! That’s for sure! 😉 I’m so happy to hear that you’ve been doing some experimenting! Thanks for the vote of confidence, Megan. Can’t wait to hear how you like these! 🙂
Oh Demeter – I wish I could click my heels and magically be transported into your kitchen filled “with all the fall scents: pumpkin, maple, cinnamon, cloves and pie” AND these decadently moist One Bowl Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins! Gosh girl, I’d be like a kid in a candy store because – me think you be way too hard on yourself and even these “Fails” of yours would have me devouring them – only, I have half a mind to not let on on how good they really would be because then you’d have to interrupt my devouring and have to take pictures and all that other food blogger jazz! 🙂
This fall I don’t have any big plans other than make football party food and take it over to friends places so I can eat ALL the football food while everyone else enjoys the game! Yup – that and to try and talk my daughter into going trick or treating – I have 32 days to do so!
Sending you all positive vibes so that your next pie attempt is an uber hit and your weekend is the bestest!
xoxo
Come on over, my friend! 🙂 Oh, Shashi… you would not want to eat those fails at all. Lol. Trust me, if you were my enemy… I might still hesitate. Lol.Food blogger jazz: isn’t that how it always goes! Haha. Best of luck on talking your daughter into going trick or treating! You can do it, Shashi! <3 Thanks so much for the good vibes, my friend. Have an amazing weekend! xoxo
Oh My Gosh!!! I want to dive mouth first into this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins.This may just be the most delicious looking Muffins I’ve ever seen. Awesome share Demeter….Pinning
Thanks so much Puja! Mouth-first seems like the best idea. 😉
Fall spices, sweet pumpkin puree, maple syrup, CHOCOLATE chips … And these one bowl muffins. Yes and Yes! Perfect combo. I know exactly how your kitchen smells heheh we are rocking with fall pumpkin recipes, right?! These muffins look perfect! Can’t wait to see your pie 😉
I love all of the yes’s! 😉 So right! Bring ’em all on! Thanks so much Natalie!
Kitchen disasters…hahaha, you make me laugh every time 😀
You know, I’m not a baker, I’ve definitely had my fair share in making horrible recipe!
Anyways, these muffins look extremely moist and delicious, and I’m almost sure these are the prettiest pumpkin muffins I’ve ever seen! Pinned, of course.
Have an awesome weekend!
Girl, it gets cray up in here! Lol. You gotta make some horrible stuff to finally get to something good. 😉 Aw, thanks so much Evi! Have a great weekend too! xo
The trials of baking are the main reason I don’t have a baking blog – so many things can go wrong! So I applaud your efforts, and know that we are all better for having your expertly tested recipes! Also – these muffins – OMG! Pumpkin and chocolate all in a delicious muffin, I really wouldn’t ask for anything more.
Lol. Don’t I know it! 😉 Aw, thanks so much Meghan! Chocolate and pumpkin… what could be better? Maybe PB and pumpkin? 😉 xo
Having baked for three years for my baking company, I TOTALLY understand falling out of love with baking (even if for just a little bit). Totally normal!! In any case, these muffins are proof that you should ALWAYS continue to keep going!! Look at those chocolate chips just calling my name! Love these yummy muffins Demeter!
Thanks J! Yeah… sometimes we just need a break from it all. Lol. Aw, thanks!! There’s just something about baking that I can never give up on. 😉 Yep, they’re calling your name! Thanks J! 🙂
I made these a couple weeks ago and they were so good. I’m really bad about seeing new recipes online and trying them but forget what recipe I used when I want to make it again. Thankfully, I’d “pinned” your recipe and last night I made them again. Just wanted to let you know HOW GOOD they are! Today, I’ve printed the recipe to go into my “tried and true” recipe collection so that I won’t have to look far next time 🙂 Thanks for this wonderful muffin recipe!
Thank goodness for Pinterest, right? 🙂 I’m so happy that you enjoyed these, Stephanie! Great idea on printing this out to avoid the search later. I have been there and it’s not cute! 😉 Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know how these turned out. Can’t wait to hear what you try next! Happy baking. xo
These are more like cookies! They are the best pumpkin muffins we have ever have! My kids were hesitant to taste pumpkin muffins and they loved them!
That’s awesome, Erin! 🙂 It can definitely be a challenge to get the kiddos to enjoy pumpkin. I’m so happy that you and your family enjoyed these. Thank you for letting me know. Happy baking! 🙂
Hi Demeter, I would like to know if I can replace the almond flour for brown rice flour, and maple syrup? Can I use cold pressed oil? I am from Argentina and some ingredients I can not find. Thank you very much. They look delicious!
Hi Antonieta, okay, let’s see. Almond flour: I’ve never tried using brown rice flour as a substitute, but it should be okay. The texture will be a bit different, but somewhat similar. Maple syrup: can be replaced with honey. Cold pressed oil: Are you asking if you can replace coconut oil with any cold pressed oil? If so, I think it should be fine. As long as you keep in mind that any oils you use with a strong aroma/flavor would affect the taste of the muffins (for example, olive oil). With all of these substitutions, I’d recommend going into this recipe with an open mind. 🙂 Baking experimentation can be tricky, but lots of fun! Let me know how it turns out! 🙂
Ok, thank you Demeter, I’ll try. I’ll tell you later how it came out 😀
Really great recipe! Followed it exactly and really enjoyed the results. Tonight I’m subbing raisins soaked in boiling water for ten mins and upping the spices. Thanks!!
Thank you, Chantelle. 🙂 Oh gosh, adding those soaked raisins and increasing the spice sounds amazing! Enjoy! And it’s absolutely my pleasure! 🙂
This looks like a fantastic recipe, love the simplicity of the ingredients. I can’t eat oats, any recommendations on what I could replace the oat flour with? Thanks!
Hi Jaimie! Thank you. 🙂 You can try using a gluten free all purpose flour, but be sure to leave out a tablespoon or two of flour. It tends to be a bit drier than oat flour. You might need to adjust the flour a bit more, depending on what level of moistness you like in your muffins. Enjoy! 🙂
These muffins look amazing! Would I be a able to substitute the oat flour? I tried oat flour in a different recipe and didn’t really like the texture. Everything I have made from your blog has been really good so far !
Hi Kajien! Did you try oat flour in one of my recipes or someone else’s? If it was for someone else, you might like the texture in mine (never know ’til you try, right?). A few readers have recently told me they’ve tried gluten free all purpose flour with tasty results. Either way, let me know how they turn out! 🙂 P.S. So happy to hear you’ve been enjoying everything here!