Description
Craving something cozy and protein-packed? These Pumpkin Protein Muffins are the perfect blend of soft, moist, and full of warm fall spices! With 8g of protein per muffin, they make a deliciously healthy snack, breakfast, or even dessert.
Ingredients
– 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
– ¼ cup brown sugar
– ¼ cup maple syrup
– ¼ cup applesauce
– ¼ cup Greek yogurt (room temp)
– 8 oz pumpkin puree
– 2 large eggs (room temp)
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp salt
– 1 tbsp pumpkin spice
– ½ cup vanilla protein powder
– 1¼ cups all-purpose or gluten-free flour
Instructions
1. First, preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners. Spray the liners with cooking spray.
2. Next, in a large bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, applesauce, Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla.
3. After that, add the baking powder, salt, pumpkin spice, protein powder, and flour. Mix until just combined.
4. Then, scoop the batter evenly into the muffin cups using a ¼ cup scoop.
5. Finally, bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
Notes
For an extra treat, fold in some chocolate chips or chopped nuts before baking! These muffins also freeze beautifully—just thaw and enjoy anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Healthy & Lifestyle
Nutrition
- Calories: 194 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 8g