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Delicious + "moist" ;) loaded with protein, fibre, and nutrients like beta carotene!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 12 muffins

Equipment

  • 1 muffin tray
  • 12 muffin liners optional if using silicone tray
  • 1 Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese I used Kirkland 2%
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 TSP vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar or other sweetener of choice
  • 1 + 1/4 cup oat flour
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder I used LeanFit vanilla whey
  • 2 TSP cinnamon
  • 2 TSP baking powder
  • 1/4 TSP sea salt

TOPPINGS

  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 squares Lindtt sea salted chocolate

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth
  • Add the batter to your muffin tray - either use muffin liners or add avocado spray if not using a silicone tray
  • Sprinkle each muffin with some chopped pecans or other nut of choice + 4 squares of Lindtt dark chocolate or sea salted chocolate (chop the chocolates first on a cutting board)
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean

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Notes

Why Lisa loves this recipe: 

  1. By incorporating whey protein and cottage cheese, these muffins will keep those  blood sugars stable—whey protein provides fast-absorbing amino acids that slow the release of glucose into the bloodstream, while cottage cheese offers slow-digesting casein protein, which further stabilizes energy levels and reduces spikes and crashes.
  2. The pumpkin puree adds a boost of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that your body converts into retinol (the active form of vitamin A); retinol is essential for hormone production, supporting everything from thyroid function to sex hormones and also supporting your immune system.
  3. Finally, using oat flour brings in soluble fiber like beta-glucan, which supports gut health by promoting regular digestion, feeding beneficial gut bacteria (prebiotic effects), reducing inflammation in the digestive tract, and helping maintain a healthy microbiome for better overall immunity and nutrient absorption.
 
These protein-packed pumpkin muffins are a delicious, nutrient-dense snack or breakfast option that's perfect for fall or any time you crave something cozy and wholesome!
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