Pumpkin Protein Muffins: The Ultimate Healthy & Delicious Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugars, applesauce, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in protein powder and any optional add-ins.
- Fill muffin cups about ¾ full with batter and bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg