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Wholesome Pumpkin Protein Muffins with Almond Flour

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These wholesome pumpkin protein muffins combine the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the nuttiness of almond flour and a boost of protein powder for a quick, healthy, and delicious snack or breakfast option.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (200g) almond flour
  • 1 cup (240g) pumpkin puree (canned, not pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup (50g) vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (50g) chopped walnuts or pecans, or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with coconut oil.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until lumps are broken up.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs until slightly frothy. Add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth and glossy.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula until no dry streaks remain. Fold in optional mix-ins if using.
  5. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking at 20 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool muffins in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and pumpkin puree for best batter consistency. Do not overmix to keep muffins tender. If batter is too dry, add a splash more almond milk; if too wet, add a bit more almond flour. Tent muffins with foil if tops brown too quickly. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based protein powder. Store muffins in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate up to a week, or freeze up to 3 months.

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