Description
Pumpkin protein muffins with Greek yogurt are a soft, moist, high-protein treat perfect for fall mornings or snacks. Quick to make in one bowl and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons oil (melted coconut oil or neutral oil)
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup applesauce
¼ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt (room temperature)
8 ounces pumpkin puree
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
½ cup vanilla protein powder
1¼ cups flour (all-purpose or gluten-free)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tin with liners and spray with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl whisk together oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, applesauce, Greek yogurt, pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add baking powder, salt, pumpkin spice, protein powder, and flour. Stir until just combined.
4. Scoop batter into muffin cups using ¼ cup scoop.
5. Bake for 20-23 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best texture.
- Spray muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Store in airtight container 3-4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 193mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 49mg