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Pumpkin Protein Muffins
These pumpkin protein muffins are a delicious treat that combines the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin with protein. These moist and tender muffins make for a perfect snack or breakfast option as they’re so satisfying and easy to make. They’re great for meal prepping and they freeze well!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 10 muffins
Calories: 324 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup vanilla whey protein isolate
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup oil canola or vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir until well combined.
- In another large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar, oil, and milk. Stir to combine.
- Pour the bowl of wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, then fold everything together until just combined and no flour pockets remain. Be careful not to overmix!
- Add almost all the mini chocolate chips to the muffin batter (add all the chocolate chips if you don’t want to sprinkle any on top). Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter.
- Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray or line it with cupcake liners. Spoon the batter into liners, filling them almost all the way to the top. Top with the leftover chocolate chips.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then without removing the muffins from the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean. The total time these muffins take in the oven is about 20 to 23 minutes.
- Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin tin before removing and enjoying.
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Notes
- To lower the calories, you can use less chocolate chips! I personally don't mind the extra calories from the chocolate chips, but they do add up quickly!
Nutrition Information
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
192mg
(8%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
3936IU
(79%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 192mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 3936IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.