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Healthy Pumpkin Protein Muffins with Chocolate Chips

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These healthy pumpkin protein muffins with chocolate chips are a quick, easy, and nutritious treat perfect for weight loss and busy mornings. They combine pumpkin’s natural sweetness with a protein boost and melty chocolate chips for a moist, flavorful muffin.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (245g) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup (50g) whey protein powder (unflavored or vanilla)
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (56g) almond flour
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60g) plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (90g) mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, whey protein powder, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Fold in mini chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking at 18 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender. Use room temperature eggs for better rise. Fold chocolate chips in last to prevent sinking. If batter is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons almond milk. Check muffins at 18 minutes to avoid overbaking. Muffins can be stored at room temperature for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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