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Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Pumpkin Protein Muffins

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Pumpkin Protein Muffins Fall baking has a way of filling the kitchen with warmth before the oven even opens. These pumpkin protein muffins capture that cozy feeling in a single bite, and they bring something extra to the table: real staying power.

  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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1 ¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour
½ cup protein powder, plain, vanilla, or chocolate
2 tsp cinnamon
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
15 oz canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
¾ cup coconut sugar, or brown sugar
2 large eggs
¼ cup avocado oil
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup mini chocolate chips, plus more for topping

Instructions

1-Preheat your oven to 375° and line: Preheat your oven to 375° and line a 12-count muffin tin.
2-In a medium bowl, mix together the: In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, protein powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and baking soda. Set aside.
3-In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin,: In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin, coconut sugar, eggs, oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla. Whisk until no clumps of yogurt remain.
4-Add the dry ingredients and stir until: Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips (if using).
5-Divide the batter evenly between 12 muffins: Divide the batter evenly between 12 muffins. Sprinkle a few mini chocolate chips on each muffin, then bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool, then serve!

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  • Author: Sage Martinez
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Method: bake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 227 kcal
  • Sodium: 191 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 8 g