Description
Delicious and nutritious pumpkin muffins packed with protein, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk oats, almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients: mix pumpkin puree, honey (or maple syrup), and eggs in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Blend the wet and dry ingredients together, folding gently to avoid over-mixing.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin tins, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For variations, try adding chocolate chips, nuts, or dried cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin muffins, protein muffins, healthy snacks