Talk Macros to Me

(aka the Cozy Coffee Cake Remix)

If pumpkin season had a mascot, this would be it. These Pumpkin Crumble Protein Muffins taste like your favorite pumpkin muffin and coffee cake had a delicious, high-protein baby.

Soft, warmly spiced, and topped with a Trader Joe’s grain-free granola crumble, they’re the perfect grab-and-go treat that feels indulgent but keeps your goals on track. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week, packing lunchboxes, or needing something cozy with your morning coffee — this one’s a keeper.

🧡 Ingredients (makes 18 mini muffins)

1 cup pumpkin purée

1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

2 scoops FlavCity Vanilla Protein Powder ½ cup old-fashioned oats

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

½ tsp salt

2 tbsp pure maple syrup

3 oz Trader Joe’s Grain-Free Granola (for crumble topping)

👩‍🍳 Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a mini muffin tin with coconut oil spray.

Make the crumble: Add the granola to a blender and pulse until you have a thick, crumbly texture. Pour into a bowl and set aside.

Blend the base: Wipe the blender clean and blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.

Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, pumpkin purée, vanilla, maple syrup, pumpkin spice, and salt.

Add the dry: In a separate bowl, mix oats and protein powder. Stir dry ingredients into the wet until fully incorporated.

Scoop & top: Spoon batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup to the top. Sprinkle granola crumble over each muffin.

Bake for 13 minutes or until the tops are set and golden. Cool completely before removing from the pan — this step helps them firm up perfectly.

☕️ Macro Breakdown (per mini muffin)

Calories 65 / 5 protein / 6 carbs / 2 fat / 1 fiber