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Wholesome Pumpkin Protein Muffins with Almond Flour

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Soft, fluffy pumpkin protein muffins made with almond flour, perfect for a wholesome and nutritious snack or breakfast. These muffins combine pumpkin warmth with nutty almond goodness and protein for a balanced treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (200g) almond flour
  • 1 cup (240ml) pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup (60g) vanilla-flavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (50g) chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/3 cup (60g) dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined with no clumps.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix and gently fold with a spatula until no dry streaks remain. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 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. Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Measure almond flour by spooning lightly into the cup and leveling off to avoid dense muffins. Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Watch baking time closely as almond flour muffins brown faster. If batter is too thick, add a splash of almond milk. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based protein powder and coconut oil. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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