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Healthy Pumpkin Protein Muffins Recipe with Almond Flour and Greek Yogurt

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Light, moist, and nourishing pumpkin protein muffins made with almond flour and Greek yogurt. Perfect for a wholesome snack or breakfast with a balance of nutrition and flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups almond flour (about 200g), finely ground
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (240ml), canned or fresh roasted
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (120g), full-fat or low-fat
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup maple syrup (60ml), pure
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup whey protein powder (45g), unflavored or vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with coconut oil.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and sea salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and uniform.
  4. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until no large pockets of flour remain. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Remove from oven and let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and yogurt for best results. Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Check oven temperature with a digital thermometer to avoid burning. Muffins cool better on a rack to prevent sogginess. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free yogurt and plant-based protein powder.

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