Pumpkin Protein Muffins
Pumpkin protein muffins are a delicious, nutrient-packed breakfast option that combines the rich flavor of pumpkin with the muscle-building benefits of protein, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1½ c Rolled Oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice seasoning
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree 100% pure pumpkin (not pie filling)
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp organic raw honey unfiltered
- ¼ cup olive oil or coconut oil
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Grease muffin tins with oil or insert silicone muffin liners into 12-cup muffin pan. Set aside.
- In a standalone bowl, add all ingredients, except the chocolate chips (IE: rolled oats, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, pumpkin spice seasoning, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, honey, and olive oil.
- Stir with a whisk or handheld mixer until the oats have broken down, stopping to scrape the insides of the bowl when needed.
- Once fully combined, stir in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter into the 12 muffin cups, filling 3/4 of the way. Sprinkle with more chosoltate chips or toppings if desired.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes in the pan. Remove from pan and let cool on a cooling rack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 17.2gProtein: 9.5gFat: 9.3gSaturated Fat: 2.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0.6mgSodium: 280.2mgPotassium: 56.4mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 7.5g
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