Pumpkin Protein Muffins with Protein Streusel Topping

Recipe Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need to make these pumpkin protein muffins.

Spice Cake Mix: This is a major ingredient in this recipe. It has the perfect blend of warm spices and softness needed to make these muffins moist and fluffy with each bite.

Pumpkin: Our recipe calls for canned pumpkin, but feel free to make your own pumpkin puree. It acts as a natural moistener allowing the muffins to be soft and tender without additional oil or butter. Be sure to choose the can that is 100% pumpkin and not pumpkin pie mix which has other ingredients added.

Whey Protein Powder: Vanilla-flavored whey protein powder adds a subtle sweetness and depth that compliments the warm spices while increasing amount of protein in the muffins.

Greek Yogurt: Choose full-fat or whole milk Greek yogurt for this recipe. It adds a slight tang and creamy texture that contributes to the overall protein content while the higher fat content keeps the muffins tender.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Brown sugar, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, large eggs, and whole milk.

How to Make Pumpkin Protein Muffins with Protein Streusel

Making protein pumpkin muffins takes only a few easy steps. Here is an overview.

1. Make the Streusel

Make the streusel first, so when the pumpkin muffin batter is in the muffin cups, you’re ready to top them off and bake to golden perfection.

2. Make the Muffin Batter

This recipe can be made in one bowl. Add all the dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the wet ingredients and gently mix with a wooden spoon or spatula, making sure you don’t overmix.

3. Fill the Muffin Cups

Scoop out muffin batter and fill liners to at least 3/4 full. This is more than the normal amount but overfilling allows the muffins to get a beautiful rise. The tulip muffin liners come in handy as they allow for a taller muffin. Top each muffin with a generous tablespoon of protein streusel topping.

4. Bake and Enjoy

Bake muffins in a muffin tin that is lined with muffin (cupcake) liners. Tulip liners work best here! Allow muffins to cool slightly in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.

How to Store (and Reheat) Protein Pumpkin Muffins with Protein Streusel Topping

While these protein pumpkin muffins are best warm from the oven, here are some tips to enjoy them in the days to come.

Room Temperature

We don’t recommend storing these muffins at room temperature as they become soggy.  

Refrigerator

Place muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy them right from the fridge or place them in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds to slightly warm.

Freezer

Wrap each cooled muffin thoroughly with plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe resealable plastic bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight or microwave for 30 to 40 seconds.