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High-Protein, Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 150
These high-protein muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy pumpkin flavor while boosting your protein intake.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese (use high-protein brand if possible)
  • 2 flax eggs flaxseed (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ((20g protein))

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • pinch salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix flax eggs and set aside to thicken.
  • Blend pumpkin, cottage cheese, flax eggs, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Whisk together oat flour, protein powder, almond flour, flaxseed, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Pour wet mixture into dry. Stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  • Divide batter into muffin cups and bake 22–24 minutes. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to rack.

Notes

Use high-protein cottage cheese brands for a protein boost. For a vegan version, substitute with thick soy/coconut yogurt and a suitable vegan protein powder.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $10.00
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin