Description
These Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Protein Muffins are high in protein, low in sugar, and packed with fall flavors. Made with cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, and protein powder, they make the perfect healthy snack or breakfast option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners or spray with nonstick spray.
- Add pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the blended wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full. Top with chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Use a good quality protein powder for best texture and taste.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
