Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Name: Pumpkin Protein Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree; 4 eggs; 1 cup white sugar; 0.75 cup water; 0.75 cup applesauce; 0.5 cup medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil; 12 drops liquid stevia; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups whole wheat flour; 2 scoops whey protein powder; 0.5 cup pecans, finely ground; 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger

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I created a healthier version of traditional pumpkin bread with a higher protein content.

Recipe by Steph

Updated on January 30, 2023

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

24 muffins

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Ingredients

cooking spray
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
4 eggs
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup water
¾ cup applesauce
½ cup medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil
12 drops liquid stevia
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups whole wheat flour
2 scoops whey protein powder
½ cup pecans, finely ground
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat 2 muffin tins with cooking spray.
Whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, water, applesauce, MCT oil, stevia, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl.
Stir flour, protein powder, ground pecans, flaxseed meal, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger together in a separate bowl. Pour over pumpkin mixture and mix until batter is just moistened.
Scoop batter into the prepared tins, filling each cup 2/3 full.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

171	Calories
8g	Fat
23g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 321mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 137mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.