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Golden Whole Wheat Pumpkin Protein Muffins topped with oats on a rustic fall kitchen table.

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Spice Protein Muffins


  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

These muffins combine whole wheat flour, pumpkin puree, and protein powder for a cozy, nutritious fall breakfast. They bake in under 30 minutes and make a healthy grab-and-go option.


Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 scoop (30g) pumpkin spice protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • optional: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin.

    2. Whisk together flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices in a bowl.

    3. In another bowl whisk pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, eggs, coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla until smooth.

    4. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.

    5. Stir in optional mix-ins if using.

    6. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each three quarters full.

    7. Bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

    8. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 18 minutes
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 muffin
    • Calories: 200
    • Sugar: 8
    • Sodium: 200
    • Fat: 9
    • Saturated Fat: 5
    • Unsaturated Fat: 2
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 25
    • Fiber: 4
    • Protein: 8
    • Cholesterol: 40

    Keywords: whole wheat, pumpkin spice, protein muffins, healthy breakfast, gluten free, fall recipes, easy muffins, meal prep