Description
A delicious and healthy snack packed with protein, perfect for breakfast or a mid-day treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup protein powder
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray or muffin liners
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the protein powder, rolled oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, and milk.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into a prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use 100% pumpkin puree with no added sugars for best results.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing brown sugar as desired.
- Consider adding nuts, seeds, or chocolate chips for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin, protein, muffins, healthy, snack, recipe