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Healthy High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins You’ll Actually Crave

Healthy high-protein pumpkin muffins on a fall-themed table with pumpkins and cinnamon sticks.

Perfectly moist, warmly spiced, and secretly packed with protein — these pumpkin muffins are your new fall obsession.

If you’re anything like me, you want a fall treat that tastes indulgent but fuels your body at the same time. These healthy pumpkin muffins check all the boxes — high in protein, low in refined sugar, and made with real, wholesome ingredients. Whether it’s for a cozy breakfast, post-workout snack, or mid-afternoon pick-me-up, these muffins hit the spot every single time.

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

  • Protein-packed: Keeps you fuller for longer — no sugar crashes.
  • Naturally sweetened: Made with maple syrup and pumpkin puree.
  • Gluten-free friendly: Easy to swap oat flour or almond flour.
  • Meal-prep approved: Stay soft and delicious for days.

(Bonus: Your kitchen will smell like a pumpkin spice candle — without the calories.)

Healthy pumpkin muffins served with coffee on a cozy fall table setting.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (adds protein + moisture)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup oat flour (or almond flour for extra protein)
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Optional: dark chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Ingredients for protein pumpkin muffins neatly arranged on a wooden countertop.

How to Make Them

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  3. Add dry ingredients — oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Mix until smooth.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool and enjoy warm or chilled!
Mixing high-protein pumpkin muffin batter in a glass bowl.

Pro Tip:

Drizzle with a little almond butter or Greek yogurt on top for an extra protein boost and creamy finish.

Let’s Chat

If you try these muffins or have ideas to make them even better, I’d love to hear from you!
Contact me here for questions, feedback, or recipe requests.

Pumpkin protein muffins baking in the oven until golden brown.

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