Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins made in the blender with oats, pumpkin, Greek yogurt, protein powder, pumpkin spice, and chocolate chips! High protein and low carb and only 122 calories with 7 grams of protein per muffin!

Pumpkin protein muffins!! It’s officially that time of year for all the things pumpkin and I am here for it! From these protein muffins to protein bars and pumpkin pie butter.

Why we love these pumpkin protein muffins:

• made with simple ingredients – kitchen staples that you probably already have at home
• they couldn’t be easy to make – made in the blender and that’s it!
• very forgiving! – I have used both whey protein and plant-based and both work great
• have a great macro breakdown – they have a good balance of complex carbs, healthy fats, fiber, and 7 grams of protein in each one!

And they make an easy make-ahead breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert and definitely hit the spot when you are craving a baked good and don’t want to derail your nutrition goals!

Pumpkin protein muffins

This protein muffin recipe couldn’t be easier. Made in the blender with just 10 ingredients. They are made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen and are packed with protein!

Pumpkin chocolate chip protein muffins ingredients:

• old fashioned rolled oats
• pumpkin puree
• Greek yogurt
• eggs
• natural or vanilla flavored protein powder – I like using vanilla
• pumpkin pie spice
• cinnamon
• baking powder
• baking soda
• chocolate chips
• salt

First, make the oat flour. You could easily buy oat flour, but all you have to do is add rolled oats to your blender and blend for 30 seconds or so until it is broken down into a flour-like consistency. Voila, oat flour!

Next, add the rest of the ingredients (except the chocolate chips) – pumpkin, yogurt, eggs, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder and soda, and salt. Blend it up until combined.

The batter will be THICK, but it’s okay. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. I just add them to the blender and carefully stirred them instead of dirtying another bowl.

PRO TIP – only stir in about 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips and then sprinkle the rest of them on the top of the muffins after they are in the liners. This makes for pretty muffins.

Once the batter is combined, evenly distribute the batter between 12 muffin tins and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. I used silicone muffin liners so after they cool, they will pop right out!

Gluten-free protein muffins

Rolled oats are naturally gluten-free, but they can be one of the most cross-contaminated products. To ensure this recipe is gluten-free, look for certified gluten-free oats.

Pumpkin protein muffins substitutions

This recipe is pretty forgiving and you can change it up to fit your needs. I have made it with a few different protein powders and they work. That is the only substitution I’ve tried, but I think these others will work as well!

• protein powder – you can use whey protein or plant-based. I would assume that most work, except collagen, as the protein helps thicken the batter.
• no protein powder – if you don’t want to use protein powder, try 1/3-1/2 cup more of oats. This will change the nutritional breakdown though.
• non-dairy yogurt – I haven’t tried it, but you could probably use non-dairy yogurt. Just make sure the batter is thick and if you need to, add more oat flour.
• cottage cheese – I would think this would work the same
• flax eggs – if you can’t have eggs, try 2 flax eggs instead

More healthy protein snacks

• Pumpkin Protein Bars
• No-Bake Protein Cookies
• Perfect Bar Recipe
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
• Apple Cinnamon Protein Cookies
• Sweet Potato Blueberry Protein Muffins

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins

Author: Kelly Nardo

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins made in the blender with oats, pumpkin, Greek yogurt, protein powder, pumpkin spice, and chocolate chips! High protein and low carb and only 122 calories with 7 grams of protein per muffin!

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Calories: 122kcal

Protein: 7g

Carbs: 15g

Fat: 6g

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

ingredients

• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (100 grams)
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (244 grams)
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (227 grams - I used Siggis 0%)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 packed cup vanilla flavored protein powder (~50-60 grams)*
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• pinch of sea salt
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Add the oats to a Vitamix, blender, or food processor and process until a flour forms (about 20 seconds).
• Add the pumpkin, Greek yogurt, eggs, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and blend again until well combined. Try not to overprocess it if you can. Stir in the chocolate chips**.
• Distribute into 12 silicone muffin liners (or regular muffin liners that are greased).
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. 25 minutes will be a little moister while 30 minutes won't be as moist. Enjoy!

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notes

*I have tried these with a few different kinds of protein powder and both whey and plant-based have worked. You want 1/2 cup which is about 50-60 grams depending on the protein used. I prefer a vanilla flavor, but any flavor will work.

**Tip: only stir in about 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips and then sprinkle the rest of them on the top of the muffins after they are in the liners. This makes for pretty muffins.

Nutrition information is based on using plant-based protein. Nutrition will vary based on the protein used.

nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins

Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)

Calories 122 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 2.8g18%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g

Potassium 193mg6%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 3226IU65%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 46mg5%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe by Kelly Nardo, Eat the Gains | Photography by The Mindful Hapa

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