Description
Indulge in these Delicious Pumpkin Protein Muffins, a nutritious power snack perfect for any time of day. These muffins blend the comforting flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with a protein boost, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, post-workout recovery, or a delightful afternoon treat. Their moist texture and rich taste ensure you won’t be able to resist them! With wholesome ingredients like rolled oats and pumpkin puree, these muffins are not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to please everyone’s palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a muffin tin.
- In one bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in pumpkin puree, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg