Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins: Best High Protein Delight for You
Delight in these gluten-free pumpkin muffins packed with high protein, perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, and honey or maple syrup until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fill muffin liners with the batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well, so make a batch and save them for later!
- For extra protein, consider adding protein powder to the dry ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg