Protein Pumpkin Muffins Recipe Recap
Discover the ultimate protein pumpkin muffins recipe! Packed with flavor and nutrition, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup 120g almond flour (or your preferred flour)
- 1 scoop 30g vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup 240g pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup 80ml maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup 60ml coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/4 cup 40g dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the tin.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution.
Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Gently fold the batter together using a spatula until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.
Add Optional Ingredients:
- If using chocolate chips or nuts, gently fold them into the batter.
Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake:
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Cool:
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 150
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 6g