These pumpkin protein muffins are a household favorite and I have been making them for years! These delicious muffins are gluten free, paleo and can be made sugar free! Even the sugar free version tastes just as delicious! Juni and I made these this past week and my DM’s were all the same: we need the recipe! Ya’ll know I don’t like to gate keep anything, so without further ado…pumpkin protein muffins await!

These super yummy muffins are moist, fluffy and are usually gone in one day.

My kids love the no sugar added version. Sometimes you want something a little sweeter or you need a little sugar with the pumpkin – I totally get it. Even with the sugar, this recipe has a lot less sugar than others. If you have picky littles [ don’t we all to some extent? ] try the recipe with the added 1/4 cup sugar! Just for the first time. If they like them, try omitting it the second time and see if they even notice. I am quite sure, either way, they will be devoured by anyone in sight.

Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Fluffy, moist and the muffins that go FAST!

Ingredients

2 cups Old fashion oats (blended to make a flour consistency, see notes) To get this consistency: add oats to a blender or food powder processor & process until a flour forms, about 20-30 seconds.
2 cups Pumpkin puree
2 cups Plain greek yogurt I use Chobani low fat
4 large eggs
1 cup Packed vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup Granulated sugar (optional)
2 tbsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Nutmeg
2 tsp Baking powder
1 cup Dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Add oats to a blender or food powder processor & process until a flour forms, about 20-30 seconds.
Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl (except chocolate chips) with a whisk. Don’t over mix.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Scoop batter into a lined muffin tin. I find an ice cream scoop works perfectly. I also use parchment paper squares to line my muffin tin.
Top each muffin with 3 chocolate chips.
Bake for 25 min or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
ENJOY!

Recipe Notes

220 calories // 21g carbs // 9.5g fat // 14 G protein

These are PACKED with great protein and I feel great having these for the kids [or myself or Chris for that matter!] to grab and go before school.

For these pumpkin protein muffins, I used Clean Simple Eats Vanilla Protein Powder. I use either of these for shakes and baking and it’s the easiest way to get more protein in for the kiddos!

I like to line my muffin tins with parchment paper sheets to give that ‘fresh from the bakery vibe’!

If you’re baking at home, I think adding in elevated details like parchment paper sheets or a pretty baking sheet, makes it all the more special. I love these bowls too, they make it so easy to pour from bowl to bowl or directly into baking pans.

Can’t wait to hear how you and your family likes these! For more recipes, follow me on Pinterest!

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