Pumpkin Protein Muffins: A Delicious Healthy Treat!
Pumpkin Protein Muffins are a delicious and healthy treat packed with protein and flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, protein powder, oats, honey or maple syrup, almond milk, and eggs until well combined.
- Add the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the mixture and stir until just combined.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
- Pour the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg