High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients

• •240g pumpkin puree
• •100g eggs (about 2 large eggs)
• •80g maple syrup or honey
• •80g plain Greek yogurt
• •60g milk (any type)
• •5g vanilla extract
• •95g all-purpose flour
• •50g protein powder (whey or plant-based)
• •3g baking soda
• •5g baking powder
• •4g ground cinnamon
• •1g ground nutmeg
• •1.5g salt
• •50g chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. 1.Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin tray.
2. 2.In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup or honey, Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract.
3. 3.In a separate bowl, mix flour, protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. 4.Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined - don't overmix.
5. 5.If using, fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds.
6. 6.Divide the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups.
7. 7.Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
8. 8.Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.