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Easy Protein Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Easy Protein Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
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These Easy Protein Pumpkin Muffins are a nutritious, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with Kodiak Power Cakes Buttermilk Flapjack Mix and canned pumpkin puree, they combine wholesome ingredients to deliver a moist muffin packed with protein and the warm spices of fall, all sweetened naturally with maple sugar.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Kodiak Power Cakes Buttermilk Flapjack Mix
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated maple sugar (can substitute light brown sugar or regular sugar)
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (15 oz can recommended)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional

  • Raw turbinado cane sugar for sprinkling on top before baking

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when your batter is ready.
  2. Prepare muffin pan: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
  3. Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Kodiak flapjack mix, milk, maple sugar, avocado oil, pumpkin puree, egg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  4. Fill muffin cups: Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full for optimal rise and shape.
  5. Add optional topping: Sprinkle a little raw turbinado cane sugar on top of each muffin for a crunchy, sweet finish if desired.
  6. Bake muffins: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter. Once the wet and dry ingredients are combined, stop mixing to keep muffins tender and fluffy.
  • For the best texture, bake the muffins immediately after mixing without letting the batter sit.
  • Try adding 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chopped walnuts for a tasty variation.
  • Use maple sugar (dried, crystallized maple syrup) rather than maple syrup to avoid excess liquid in the batter.
  • Use canned pumpkin puree (15 oz can) for consistent texture and moisture levels.
  • If muffins are not baking through properly, check that you have not added extra liquid ingredients or used maple syrup instead of maple sugar.

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