Description
These Pumpkin Protein Muffins are the perfect fall treat—packed with warm spices, real pumpkin, and a boost of protein for a nutritious and satisfying bite. Great for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut/seed butter)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (plant-based or whey)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix protein powder, almond flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Stir dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon batter into liners, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Don’t overmix once protein powder is added to avoid dryness.
- Use room temp ingredients for best texture.
- Check for doneness at 18 minutes to prevent overbaking.
- Store in airtight container for 3 days at room temp or 7 days refrigerated.
- Freeze individually for up to 3 months—reheat as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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