Description
Protein-packed pumpkin muffins bring autumn’s warmth to breakfast tables with wholesome ingredients. Moist, nutritious, and delightfully spiced, these treats deliver satisfying energy you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups oat flour (or finely ground oats)
- 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and readying a muffin tin with paper liners or non-stick spray.
- Create a smooth wet ingredient mixture by vigorously whisking pumpkin puree, eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Construct a dry ingredient blend by combining oat flour, protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt in a separate bowl, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Gently merge wet and dry ingredient mixtures, stirring until just incorporated. Carefully fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired, avoiding overmixing.
- Distribute batter evenly across muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place muffin tin in preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, monitoring for a clean toothpick test when inserted into muffin centers.
- Allow muffins to rest in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, which helps maintain their delicate texture.
Notes
- Swap protein powder for alternative brands if current one affects texture, ensuring consistent moisture and rise.
- Adjust sweetener levels based on protein powder’s inherent sweetness, preventing overly sugary or bland results.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and yogurt for smoother batter and more even baking performance.
- Consider freezing extra muffins individually wrapped for convenient grab-and-go breakfast or post-workout snack options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg