Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of these Pumpkin Protein Muffins, a perfect blend of nutrition and flavor that fits seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. These gluten-free and dairy-free muffins are packed with protein, making them an excellent choice for breakfast, snacks, or even a light dessert. With just 5 minutes of preparation time using a blender, you can whip up a batch that delivers moist, fluffy goodness with every bite. The warm notes of pumpkin spice paired with dark chocolate chips create a delicious treat that both kids and adults will love. Customize them with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice seasoning
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with oil or silicone liners.
- In your blender, combine oats, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, pumpkin spice seasoning, canned pumpkin, eggs, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil. Blend until smooth.
- Stir in dark chocolate chips.
- Fill the muffin cups about three-quarters full and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 10–15 minutes before removing from the pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (45g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg