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Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Delicious and nutritious muffins packed with protein and flavored with warm spices, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • ½ cup protein powder (plain, vanilla, or chocolate)
  • 2 tsps cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tsps 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 tsps vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  • more for topping mini chocolate chips (optional) Sprinkle on top before baking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375° and line a 12-count muffin tin with muffin liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients until well combined, then set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir until just combined; a few lumps are okay.
  2. Fold in the mini chocolate chips if using.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups.
  2. Sprinkle extra mini chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
  3. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Allow to cool, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

These muffins can be customized with nuts, seeds, or dried fruit. Serve warm or at room temperature. Great for breakfast or snacks.