Description
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins are moist, flavorful muffins packed with the warm spices of pumpkin and the indulgence of chocolate chips. Enhanced with protein powder, they make a wholesome snack or breakfast option that fuels your day with nutrition and taste.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or oat flour
1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Substitute pumpkin puree with sweet potato puree for a different flavor.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep muffins vegan-friendly.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
- Mix in dried cranberries or raisins for extra sweetness and texture.
- Replace maple syrup with coconut sugar or another sweetener of choice.
- Store muffins in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat muffins in microwave for 15-20 seconds or warm in oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg