Description
These delicious Protein Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect healthy breakfast or snack. Packed with pumpkin, protein, and warming spices, they come together in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– 2 large eggs
– 1/4 cup maple syrup
– 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
– 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
– 1 cup whole wheat flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
1. – Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. – In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, and almond milk until well combined.
3. – In a separate bowl, mix the protein powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
4. – Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. – Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
6. – Bake for 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. – Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a sweeter muffin, you can add 1/4 cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American