Protein Pumpkin Muffins for a Healthy Fall Breakfast: Try This Tasty Recipe!
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Delicious and nutritious protein-packed pumpkin muffins perfect for a healthy fall breakfast.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the walnuts if using.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- These muffins can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg