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Pumpkin Protein Muffins
4.8 from 27 votes

Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Pumpkin protein muffins with real pumpkin puree and fall spices. The extra protein in these are the perfect amount to provide a healthy muffin for breakfast or snack.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup whey protein powder plain
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/3 cup Monkfruit sweetener granulated, golden
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons, Greek yogurt, plain
  • 2 egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Lightly grease muffin liners or muffin tin with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, sweetener, salt and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl mix the pumpkin puree, coconut oil, eggs, yogurt and vanilla extract together until well combined.
  4. Form a well in the middle to the dry mixture and pour the wet mixture in the center.
  5. Fold all ingredients together with a rubber spatula. Don't over mix.
  6. Add 1/4-1/3 cup to each prepared muffin liner.
  7. Bake at 325°F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean when placed in the center of the muffin.
  8. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before transferring the muffins to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 219kcal (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 219kcal 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.