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Easy Protein Pumpkin Muffins — Kodiak Pumpkin Muffins Recipe for busy mornings

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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Breakfast

Description

Fluffy, cinnamon-kissed pumpkin muffins made with Kodiak Power Cakes—great for breakfasts, snacks, or a sweet (but sensible) dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Kodiak Power Cakes Buttermilk Flapjack Mix
  • ¾ cup milk (dairy or your favorite plant milk)
  • ¾ cup maple sugar* (or light brown sugar / granulated sugar)
  • ¼ cup avocado oil (or any neutral oil)
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: a sprinkle of turbinado (raw) sugar for the tops


Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the Kodiak mix, milk, maple sugar, oil, pumpkin, egg, cinnamon, and vanilla until the batter looks uniform and smooth.
  3. Portion the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups — about ¾ full each. If you like a crunchy top, dust each with a little turbinado sugar.
  4. Bake for about 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix. Stir until just combined—overworking thick batters makes muffins tough.
  • Bake promptly. For best rise and texture, get the batter in the oven right after mixing.
  • Flavor swaps: Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or pepitas before scooping for an easy tweak.
  • Maple sugar note: This recipe uses maple sugar (dried, granulated maple syrup). It can be replaced 1:1 with brown or white sugar if you don’t have it on hand.
  • Storage: Keep muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or freeze individually for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 179kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 141mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0.002g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 17mg