Pumpkin season has arrived and what better way to get your protein in but with a Autumn twist1 These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins are made in
a 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!
ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (100 grams)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (244 grams)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (227 grams )
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 packed cup vanilla flavoured 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.
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Add the oats to a Vitamix, blender, or food processor and process until a flour forms (about 20 seconds).
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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**.
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Distribute into 12 silicone muffin liners (or regular muffin liners that are greased).
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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!