Protein Pumpkin Muffins

September 2025 | Recipes | Read time 3 minutes

Pumpkin spice season is here, and if you love cozy fall flavors but don’t love the sugar crash that usually comes with them, you’re in the right place. These Protein Pumpkin Muffins are soft, fluffy, and filled with creamy white chocolate chips — but here’s the kicker: each one has 6 grams of protein and 80% less sugar than a typical pumpkin muffin.

Whether you’re looking for a post-workout snack, a healthier breakfast option, or a sweet treat that won’t wreck your macros, this recipe is about to become a staple in your fall baking lineup.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Protein-packed – over 6g protein per muffin to keep you satisfied.
Lower sugar – made with GOOD GOOD Pumpkin Butter (no added sugar!) and naturally sweetened with maple syrup or sugar-free syrup.
Wholesome ingredients – oat flour, Greek yogurt, and protein powder make these muffins nourishing and delicious.
White chocolate twist – instead of dark chocolate, we went with creamy no added sugar white chocolate chips for a cozy flavor upgrade.
Meal-prep friendly – bake once, and you’ve got grab-and-go snacks for the week.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 ½ cups oat flour (blend rolled oats if needed)
1 scoop vanilla or cinnamon protein powder
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 large egg
1 egg white
⅓ cup No Added Sugar GOOD GOOD Pumpkin Butter
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup milk of choice
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, or sugar-free syrup)
¼ cup white chocolate chips (sugar-free preferred)

How to Make Protein Pumpkin Muffins

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with 12 liners.
Mix the dry ingredients: oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Whisk the wet ingredients: egg, egg white, Greek yogurt, milk, syrup, and GOOD GOOD Pumpkin Butter.
Combine the wet and dry mixtures, then fold in the white chocolate chips.
Bake for 16–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool (if you can wait!) and enjoy.

Nutrition Breakdown (per muffin, ~12 total)

Carbs: 18g
Protein: 6.3g
Fat: 3.4g
Sugar: 4.8g

👉 Using sugar-free syrup or sugar-free chocolate chips can lower the sugar and carb count even further!

Protein Pumpkin Muffins vs. Traditional Muffins

Your Protein Pumpkin Muffins (with white chocolate chips):

18g carbs
6.3g protein
3.4g fat
4.8g sugar

Typical Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin:

38–45g carbs
2–3g protein
10–12g fat
22–28g sugar

That’s double the protein and about 80% less sugar — without sacrificing taste.

The Secret Ingredient: GOOD GOOD Pumpkin Butter

Here’s the twist: these muffins don’t actually have pumpkin purée in them. Instead, the cozy fall flavor comes from GOOD GOOD Pumpkin Butter. It’s rich, spiced, and made with no added sugar — making it the perfect swap for traditional pumpkin purée or sugary pumpkin pie filling.

Not only does it give these muffins their incredible flavor, but it also keeps them lighter, healthier, and more macro-friendly.

How to Enjoy Them

Post-workout snack – protein + carbs = perfect recovery fuel.
Fall breakfast – pair with coffee or a protein latte for a cozy start.
On-the-go treat – portable, portion-controlled, and crave-worthy.
Dessert swap – feels indulgent but without the sugar overload.

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