Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins: Easy High Protein Treats for Everyone
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Delicious and healthy gluten free pumpkin muffins that are packed with protein. Perfect for a nutritious snack any time of the day!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup gluten free oats
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup protein powder (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the almond flour, gluten free oats, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and protein powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added sweetness, you can add chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- These muffins can be made ahead and stored in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg