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
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners.
- In one bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugars, applesauce, oil, and eggs until combined. Add vanilla and milk gradually.
- Combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently; fold in protein powder and any add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into muffin cups about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg