Pumpkin Protein Muffins (Healthy + Gluten-Free)

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These Healthy Pumpkin Protein Muffins are super easy to make as they are done using a blender. They are flourless, made using rolled oats, ISO vanilla whey protein powder and sweetened with dates, making them macro-friendly and very low in calories. Gluten-free, low-sodium, low-fat, kid-friendly, fuss-free, and absolutely guilt-free!

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I am partnering with Bob's Red Mill for today's recipe. All of the concepts, ideas, and visuals are my own.

If you've been following me for a while, you've probably noticed that I've decided to "catch up" on pumpkin spice recipes lately! Haha!

The only pumpkin spice recipe I had on the blog recently was my pumpkin spice protein cookies (which are awesome by the way!).

If you like this particular flavor, I highly suggest you have a look at my pumpkin spice protein shake and my pumpkin spice protein pancakes. AH-MEH-ZING recipes.

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Why You'll Love These Pumpkin Protein Muffins!

  • Low-Calorie. With only 205 calories per muffins, there is no way you can feel guilty of having one of these, ever!
  • Macro-Friendly. Macros: 205 calories, 9 grams of protein, 18 grams of healthy carbs, and 11 grams of fat!
  • Low-Sodium. Perfect if you are following a low-sodium diet!
  • Super Tasty. Most recipes call for only 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice, but from my own experience, it is really not enough! People are used to eating "Starbucks level" pumpkin spice goods and using only a teaspoon just doesn't cut it!
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How Can I Make My Own Pumpkin Spice?

It is very simple! You will need:

  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground clove

Mix those 4 ingredients in a small bowl and there you go, you have your 3 teaspoon pumpkin spice (well, more like 3 ¼, but that does not matter).

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What Can I do With my Leftover Pumpkin Puree?

I know. I've had the same problem. You bought one of those (huge) cans of pumpkin puree and now you are left with about 2 more cups of this thing, and you are wondering: "Well Gabriel, what do I do now with those 2 cans of leftover pumpkin puree?"

Well, you could make some more muffins, or pancakes, but here are a few other ideas to quickly (and deliciously!) use your leftover pumpkin:

  • Add it to your favorite curry recipe! At least it is how I used mine. I made a huge curry with leftover turkey, potatoes, carrots, pumpkin puree, coconut milk, cauliflower, yellow curry powder, garlic, and chicken broth. Heavenly. Unfortunately, I don't have the measurements, as I always "taste and adjust" when I cook for my family, but who knows, maybe this recipe will become a future blog post! But in the meantime, a quick solution would be to add the extra pumpkin to your favorite curry recipe and simply add more coconut milk or chicken broth and adjust spicing accordingly.
  • Stir it into a cheesy pasta sauce or mac n cheese
  • Add it to a smoothie
  • Replace the mashed banana in your favorite banana bread recipe
  • Freeze it for a future recipe
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Which Protein Powder Did You Use for This Recipe?

I used vanilla whey protein powder isolate, but you may use what you have on hand!

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Recipe

Pumpkin Protein Muffins in a metal tray

Pumpkin Protein Muffins

One Clever Chef
Satisfy your pumpkin spice craving with these Pumpkin Protein Muffins, they are the perfect guilt-free fall treat!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Equipment

  • blender
Course Breakfast, Protein, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 205 kcal
Proteins 9 g
Carbs 18 g
Fats 11 g

Ingredients
 
 

Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

Optional Toppings

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Grease a 12-muffin pan with cooking spray or use muffin liners.
  • Make the oat flour. Add 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Rolled Oats and ¾ cups pitted dates to your blender container (preferably a high-velocity blender, refer to the notes section to see which one I use). Blend at full speed (gradually increasing) for 30-45 seconds, or until it turns into a fine flour.
  • Add the rest of the dry ingredients. Add the 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder isolate, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 3 teaspoon pumpkin spice. Pulse a few times, until the ingredients are well blended. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. (Scrape out what stuck to the blender container, using a plastic or wooden tool)
  • Blend the liquid ingredients. Add 2 eggs, ½ cup melted coconut oil, ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, and 1 cup pumpkin puree to the blender container. Blend at full speed (gradually increasing) for 30-45 seconds, or until very smooth.
  • Finishing the Batter. Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients and slowly incorporate the liquid mixture, gently mixing. Do not over-mix. Lumps and some unmixed flour into your batter is fine.
  • Pour the batter equally into your 12-muffin pan. Optional: Sprinkle some rolled oats and pumpkin seeds on top.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

Nutrition Information is a rough estimated calculated without the use of any toppings.
The Blender I use for my recipes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3217IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
Keyword protein muffins, pumpkin spice
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