PUMPKIN PROTEIN MUFFINS

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I created a healthier version of traditional pumpkin bread with a higher protein content.

Provided by Steph

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Pumpkin Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
4 eggs
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup water
¾ cup applesauce
½ cup medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil
12 drops liquid stevia
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups whole wheat flour
2 scoops whey protein powder
½ cup pecans, finely ground
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat 2 muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, water, applesauce, MCT oil, stevia, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl.
  • Stir flour, protein powder, ground pecans, flaxseed meal, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger together in a separate bowl. Pour over pumpkin mixture and mix until batter is just moistened.
  • Scoop batter into the prepared tins, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 321.4 mg, Sugar 10 g

Sanusi Teslim
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These muffins are delicious! I love the pumpkin flavor and the texture is perfect. They're also a great way to get some protein and fiber into your diet.


Farmankha Khan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These muffins are amazing. They're the perfect combination of moist and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is just right.


Agnes Nuwagba
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These muffins are a great way to sneak some veggies into your kids' diet. They're also a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option.


agboghoroma mayuku
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These muffins are the perfect fall treat! They're moist, fluffy, and full of pumpkin flavor. I love that they're also packed with protein and fiber.


Munyaradzi Kurewa
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I made these muffins for my friends and they were a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and texture.


wasleyaar fr 3.0
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. They're also a great healthy snack or breakfast option. I highly recommend them!


Shamima Jannat
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin muffins, but these are delicious! They're moist and flavorful, and the protein powder gives them a nice boost. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mike Scribner
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These muffins are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I love that they're packed with protein and fiber too.


Carlos Palacio
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I've tried many pumpkin muffin recipes, but this one is by far the best. The muffins are moist, fluffy, and have the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor. I'll definitely be making these again!


Noshi Batool
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These muffins are a great healthy snack or breakfast option. They're filling and satisfying, and they taste delicious too!


Itz_blueberry butterflies
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Just wanted to say that these muffins are incredible! They're so moist and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect. I've already made them twice and they're a new favorite in my household.


Shainalyn Manrique
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. They're moist and flavorful, and the protein powder gives them a boost of nutrients.


Parshotam Kk
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I made these muffins for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and texture.


Asakhanya Bacela
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These muffins are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they're packed with protein and fiber.


Fernando Rivera
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Just made these muffins and they're delicious! The pumpkin flavor is subtle and not overpowering. The muffins are also really moist and fluffy.


Dillon Myers
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These are the best pumpkin muffins I've ever had! The texture is perfect and the flavor is incredible. I'll be making these again and again.


Laiba hanif
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Love these muffins! They're a great way to start my day or as an afternoon snack. So easy to make and always a hit with my friends.


Tamil Pavaan
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Followed the recipe exactly and the muffins came out perfect! They're so moist and flavorful, with the perfect amount of sweetness. My family loved them!


Sharontatendagotami Chunli
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These muffins turned out amazing! They were moist and fluffy, with a delicious pumpkin flavor. I loved the addition of protein powder, which gave them a boost of nutrients. Will definitely make these again!