Healthy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, LD
Helping Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Sufferers Achieve Symptom Relief and Lower Inflammation with Personalized Virtual Nutrition
These healthy chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are sure to “wow” your friends and family this holiday season, whether or not they have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis!
Why This Recipe is IBD-Friendly
These healthy chocolate chip pumpkin muffins are friendly for a variety of dietary restrictions related to common Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis food triggers. They’re:
Nutrition Benefits of These Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Additionally, this recipe is packed with substantial amounts of two nutrients that are commonly deficient in IBD warriors: vitamin A and iron. Just one muffin contains:
Finally, these muffins pack in anti-inflammatory nutrients while being low in sugar (10 grams per serving) and fiber (3 grams per serving). This is beneficial since these nutrients may not be tolerated well in high amounts during an IBD flare.
One serving also contains 4 grams of protein, a macronutrient that IBD warriors may need more of compared to a person without the condition.
Important Tips to Make These Muffins
Choosing Your Chocolate Chips:
Did you know that many dark chocolate chips contain dairy and food additives that may not be tolerated by people with IBD?
While we’re not paid or sponsored by any food or brand company, here are a few of our favorite IBD-friendly, dairy-free and emulsifier-free dark chocolate chip brands:
Not a Fan of Coconut Oil?
Avocado oil can also work well in this recipe, as it has a neutral flavor profile, has a high smoke point, and is an anti-inflammatory oil.
How to Store Your Homemade Muffins
One serving of this recipe equals 1 muffin. If making a full batch of this recipe, you can refrigerate these muffins in an airtight container for up to five days, or place them in an airtight freezer bag for up to two months.
How to Make Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
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