Description
Pumpkin Protein Muffins are a nutritious and delicious way to embrace the flavors of fall. These moist muffins combine sweet pumpkin puree with warm spices and a protein boost, making them perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, they fill your home with a cozy autumn aroma that will keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour, protein powder, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree and eggs until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg