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Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Delicious and nutritious pumpkin protein muffins, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup oats rolled or quick oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Protein Boost
  • 1/2 cup protein powder vanilla or unflavored

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and whisk together until well mixed.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the wet ingredients until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the protein powder until fully incorporated.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. They also freeze well for longer storage.

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