How to Make Pumpkin Protein Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

These Pumpkin Protein Muffins are the ultimate guilt-free treat for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth while still staying on track with their health and fitness goals. Packed with protein and the delicious flavor of pumpkin, these muffins are the perfect addition to your fall baking lineup. Whether you're looking for a post-workout snack or a tasty breakfast option, these muffins are sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.

These muffins strike the perfect bala...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and cored
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 large eggs, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 scoops sugar-free vanilla-flavored whey protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tray. Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons sweetener with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.
  • Finely chop one apple and set aside. Coarsely chop the remaining apple and place in a blender.
  • Add pumpkin puree, zucchini, carrots, eggs, and vanilla extract to the blender. Pulse until well combined.
  • Pour mixture into a mixing bowl and add 2 cups sweetener, flour, protein powder, baking powder, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add apple and mix well. Pour into the prepared muffin tray and sprinkle with sweetener-cinnamon mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    204 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 468mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 166mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 212mg