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Pumpkin Protein Muffins
These moist and protein-packed pumpkin muffins are perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast. Easy to make and full of warm spices, they are a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 120 g pumpkin puree
- 64 g creamy all-natural almond butter
- 57 g plain Greek yogurt ((2%))
- 2 tbsp milk ((2%, whole, or almond))
- 30 ml pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 36 g coconut sugar
- 140 g super-fine almond flour
- 40 g protein powder
- 2.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips ((optional))
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Whisk eggs, pumpkin, almond butter, and yogurt until smooth. Add milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and coconut sugar; mix well.
- Stir in almond flour, protein powder, spices, and baking powder until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using. Divide batter into muffin cups, filling about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.