5 Minute, 71 calorie paleo pumpkin spice protein muffins. Flourless pumpkin banana muffins make for easy meal prep- perfect for cozy fall breakfasts or post workout fuel! Naturally sweetened, with added health benefits and protein from collagen peptides.
Could starting your day with pumpkin mini muffins be any better? I’m pretty much head over heels in love with these soft and fluffy little bites of Paleo pumpkin muffin goodness! Packed with protein thanks to, hands-down one of my favorites: Vital Proteins collagen! This stuff is legit!! Because, not only is it excellent for your health, bones, hair, skin, and nails, but it’s a fabulous way to incorporate protein into baked goods, smoothies, and more!
Not a day goes by that I don’t add Vital Proteins collagen into my diet, one way or another. I’ll let you in on a little (actually massive, huge, and radical) secret: a great way to boost your morning with some protein power, is by adding a couple scoops of collagen to your morning oatmeal, smoothies, chia pudding, and of course… these perfect little muffins! Yum! And just a few notes: collagen is pretty much tasteless, so you won’t get any funky flavors going on. Just smooth and beautiful pumpkin spice.
pumpkin muffins made easy!
And did I mention how easy it is to make these mini muffs?! Literally, everything goes into the food processor and is puréed. Then it’s into the oven to puff up these little beauties. And side note: I’m a huge fan of topping these muffins off with a scoop of coconut yogurt and a drizzle of nut butter…. not necessary, only highly suggested😉.
So, what have been your favorite things to bake this fall season? Is it muffins? Scones? Or some kind of yummy bread? I know I have loved making all of the above! And can’t wait to keep pouring more pumpkin recipes onto the blog… I only have one more month to do so!!
Well, I hope you enjoy! One more note before I go. These mini muffs are the perfect fuel for pre and post morning workouts, packing in lunch boxes, and for days on the road. But, if you need to store them for future munchings, feel free to toss them in a ziploc and store in the freezer!
Okay. That’s all now. Thanks again Vital Proteins for being part of this awesome, quick, and easy breakfast recipe! Hoping all of you a happy and healthy day,
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For this recipe I used a mini muffin pan like this one. And I blended in this food processor.
Gluten Free Paleo Pumpkin Protein Muffins
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup almond butter smooth and creamy
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 medium banana
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons collagen peptides Vital Proteins brand
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Generously grease a 24 mini muffin pan with coconut oil or avocado oil.
- In a food processor (or high powered blender) blend all ingredients for the muffins until the batter is completely smooth.
- Using a small ice-cream scoop, fill the mini muffin pan, until the batter comes up almost all the way to the top. Bake on 375F for 20 minutes until golden.