Quick Description:
A soft, moist pumpkin bread packed with protein and perfect for fall. This healthy recipe combines oats, protein powder, and pumpkin purée for a deliciously nutritious snack or breakfast. Add chocolate chips for a sweet touch that’s still guilt-free!
Servings & Timing
- Servings: 10 slices (or muffins)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Calories per Serving: 175 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats (blended into oat flour)
- ¾ cup vanilla protein powder (Promix recommended)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1½ cups pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Step 1 – Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan, 8×8 pan, or muffin tin with parchment paper.
Step 2 – Blend Oats:
- Blend oats in a blender to make oat flour.
Step 3 – Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, vanilla protein powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
Step 4 – Whisk Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, eggs, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 5 – Combine & Fold:
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
Step 6 – Bake:
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake:
- Loaf Pan: 35–40 minutes
- 8×8 Pan: 25 minutes
- Muffins: 10–12 minutes
- Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 7 – Cool & Serve:
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and enjoy!
Tips & Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Add-ins: For extra flavor, try adding chopped nuts or dried fruit.
- Texture Tip: To make the bread softer, use full-fat milk or add an extra egg.
Dietary Info
- Calories: ~175 kcal
- Protein: ~10 g
- Carbs: ~24 g
- Fat: ~3.5 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
