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high-protein pumpkin muffins
Anderson Jorge

High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins

High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • cups whole-wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup mashed ripe banana
  • cup almond butter
  • cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 5 tablespoons butter melted
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons sliced almonds

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin pan with liners or grease lightly.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until well combined.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, almond milk, eggs, mashed banana, almond butter, yogurt, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  6. Combine the sugar with the remaining cinnamon and sprinkle over the tops. Add sliced almonds evenly on each muffin.
  7. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Protein: ~7 g
  • Fat: ~11 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~32 g
  • Fiber: ~4 g
  • Sugar: ~9 g