Moist Pumpkin Protein Muffins
These pumpkin protein muffins are moist and packed with 14 grams of protein! Plus, with only 3 grams of sugar per muffin, you can enjoy them without the sugar crash.
Something about pumpkin-flavored anything gets me fired up for the fall. The only downside is that these delicious seasonal items come and go way too quickly.
But you don’t have to worry about that now. Here’s one of my favorite fall-inspired protein recipes, which you can make any time of the year (even in the summer, I won’t judge).
The combination of pumpkin and Greek yogurt will keep these muffins moist – even with all that protein powder. Who knew baked goods could help you build muscle?
Pumpkin Protein Muffin Ingredients
Remember that the ingredients listed here will make six pumpkin protein muffins. A regular muffin tray holds twelve, so double the ingredients if that’s what you’re working with.
For the muffins:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) flour
- ¼ cup (60ml) sweetener (I used Truvia Brown Sugar)
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein
- 1 scoop unflavored casein protein
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup (118ml) plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (118 ml) pumpkin
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the frosting:
- 3 tbsp (47g) softened cream cheese (I used Philadelphia Reduced Fat)
- ¼ cup (60ml) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp of sweetener (I used Truvia Granulated All-Purpose Sweetener)
- orange sprinkles are optional
Measuring Tools You’ll Need
Although this may seem like a long list of ingredients, the muffins themselves are very simple to make. You can reduce prep time by making the frosting when the muffins are in the oven.
The following sizes are needed to measure the ingredients in this recipe: ½ tsp, 1 tbsp, ¼ cup, and ½ cup. I always recommend using a food scale, as it will make measuring the ingredients easier.
How to Make Pumpkin Protein Muffins
Combine flour, sweetener, whey protein, casein protein, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Stir everything around with a whisk until the dry ingredients are mixed.
In a second bowl, add Greek yogurt, pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract. Once again, mix everything with a whisk before combining the wet and dry ingredients.
Then, place muffin liners in your baking tray and lightly spray them with non-stick cooking oil. Carefully add the batter to each muffin liner, ensuring the mixture is evenly divided.
Bake the muffins for 15 minutes at 350° F (177° C). In a small bowl, make the frosting with softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and sweetener. Once the muffins have cooled, apply the frosting and add orange sprinkles (optional).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the macros? These pumpkin protein muffins have 118 calories, 19g carbs, 3g fat, and 14g protein.
How much sugar? Each muffin contains only 3 grams of sugar, thanks to a zero-calorie sweetener.
Can I double the recipe? Yes! If you have a 12-cup muffin pan, double the recipe to have enough batter to make 12 muffins.
Pumpkin Protein Muffins
Ingredients
for the muffins:
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup sweetener I used Truvia brown sugar
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein
- 1 scoop unflavored casein protein
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup pumpkin
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
for the frosting:
- 3 tbsp softened cream cheese I used Philadelphia Reduced Fat
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp sweetener I used Truvia Granulated All-Purpose Sweetener
- orange sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F (177° C).
- Mix flour, sweetener, whey protein, casein protein, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
- In a second bowl, combine Greek yogurt, pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together before combining the wet and dry ingredients.
- Add batter to muffin liners sprayed with non-stick cooking oil. Make sure the batter is equally divided so the muffins cook evenly.
- Bake the muffins for 15 minutes. While the muffins are baking, make the frosting with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and sweetener.
- Once the muffins have cooled down, apply the frosting, add sprinkles, and enjoy.