Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins: Healthy Post-Workout Snack

One of our favorite things to do in our free time is BAKE! Today, we want to share an incredibly yummy… and protein packed (!!)… treat that’s great for everyone! It's an excellent gift for family, friends and neighbors, teachers PLUS an awesome snack for your little one and, in the spirit of prioritizing self-care year round, a perfect post workout snack for YOU!

It’s important to help the body recover after a workout, especially during the pregnancy journey. 💪Post workout snacks need to have a balance of carbs, protein, and fat. Snacks should be filling, delish and let’s be honest, have simpler ingredients and be easy to make. Our trainer, Morgana, tested these out on IG and gave them the nutrition and taste test seal of approval. Enjoy! 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins

Tip From Morgana: make sure you are using a protein powder that is third party verified and that doesn’t bother your stomach. I’m a fan of pea protein because it is easier to digest. To boost up fiber and omega 3s, I added a few shakes of flax meal and Chia seeds. 

Prep: 5 mins    Cook: 25 mins    Total Time: 30 mins    Serves: 12 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats

• 1 cup pumpkin puree

• 1 cup Greek yogurt

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup vanilla protein powder

• 1 Tbs pumpkin pie spice

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

• Lots of dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Add oats to blender and process until flour forms (about 20 sec)

3. Add pumpkin purée, Greek yogurt, eggs, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix together.

4. Stir in chocolate chips.

5. Distribute into 12 muffin liners

6. Bake for 25-30 min

7. Enjoy in good health!

Recipe originally found at www.eatthegains.com

We look forward to seeing you on the mat!