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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes (or Cake!) (Keto, Low-Carb, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Option)

This versatile festive dessert will be a great addition to your fall recipes! Make cupcakes or a cake with frosting, or serve them plain as muffins!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 207
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Cup Coconut Flour
  • ½ Cup Almond Flour
  • ½ Cup Powdered Monk Fruit
  • 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Pumpkin Spice
  • ¼ Tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
  • 4 Eggs
  • ¾ Cup Pumpkin Puree
  • ½ Cup Butter, Melted
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ½ Cup Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Electric Hand Mixer
  • Cupcake or 9" Cake pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients (coconut flour, almond flour, monk fruit, baking powder, pumpkin spice and salt) in a medium bowl. Stir well to combine; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the wet ingredients (eggs, pumpkin puree, butter and vanilla extract). Beat well with an electric hand mixer.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat well with an electric hand mixer.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips, if using.
  6. Pour or scoop batter into lined cupcake molds or a greased 9" round cake pan.
  7. Bake cupcakes for 20 - 25 minutes or cakes for 40 - 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting or enjoy plain as muffins.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (SparkPeople.com)
10 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories                                       207.0
  • Total Fat                                        17.9 g
  • Saturated Fat                                 9.2 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat                    0.4 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat                 0.8 g
  • Cholesterol                                122.0 mg
  • Sodium                                       274.5 mg
  • Potassium                                    30.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate                    24.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber                                 7.8 g
  • Sugars                                             2.1 g
  • Sugar Alcohols                             13.6g 
  • Protein                                            6.7 g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.