Wendi’s Pumpkin Protein Muffins

A tasty on the run snack, before practice or second breakfast!
Makes: 6 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Bake Time: 20-25 minutes

You can doubling or quadrupling the batch for families or events!

ย Ingredients

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purรฉe, mashed banana, and eggs until smooth.
  3. Stir in the protein powder, Greek yogurt, and powdered peanut butter until fully combined.
  4. Line or lightly grease a 6-cup muffin tin, and divide the batter evenly.
  5. Bake for 14-18 minutes, or until the centers are set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

ย Nutrition (per muffin, approx.):

  • Calories: 118 kcal
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fat: 2.6 g

Wendi shares the health and performance benefits of pumpkin HERE.https://www.nutritionwithwendi.com/blog/power-up-with-pumpkin/

Watch the video here

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