Protein Pumpkin Blender Muffins - Healthy and Delicious

These Protein Pumpkin Blender Muffins are packed with protein, fiber, and the delicious flavors of pumpkin and warm spices. Made with a simple blender method, they are incredibly easy to prepare. These muffins make a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or a healthy snack option. They are moist, tender, and full of wholesome ingredients that you can feel good about. Enjoy the guilt-free pleasure of indulging in these tasty muffins that will satisfy your cravings while providing a boost of nutrition.

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup protein powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a blender, combine the canned pumpkin, ripe bananas, eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and well combined.
3. Add the old-fashioned oats, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt to the blender. Blend again until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
4. Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, reserving a few for topping.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 of the way.
6. Sprinkle the reserved dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts over the muffins.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, store the muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

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