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Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 180
Enjoy these moist and flavorful pumpkin muffins packed with protein, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 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

Wet ingredients

  • 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 (optional) (plus more for topping (optional))

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk pumpkin, sugar, eggs, oil, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients; fold in chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter into muffin tin, top with chips, and bake 20-22 mins.

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Muffins, Protein, Pumpkin