Pumpkin Protein Muffins: Easy Guilt-Free Treats You’ll Love
These Pumpkin Protein Muffins are the perfect guilt-free treat, combining the flavors of pumpkin spice with protein-rich ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, rolled oats, protein powder, honey (or maple syrup), and eggs until smooth.
- Add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- They also freeze well; just thaw and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg