Pumpkin season is here! If you're looking for pumpkin protein recipes to make this fall, I've collected 13 of the best easy pumpkin recipes with protein. From sweet recipes like muffins, bars, and bites, to savory recipes like chili, hummus, and curry, these pumpkin recipes will be crowd-pleasers for the whole family!Â
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What Recipes Can I Make With Canned Pumpkin?
Whether you want to make a savory meal or a sweet baking treat, canned pumpkin, and fresh pumpkin are great ingredients to include in many fall recipes.
I'm always trying to increase my protein intake and these 13 pumpkin protein recipes will help to do just that.Â
Whether you bake up some protein pumpkin muffins or simmer a delicious and cozy pumpkin chili for dinner, each of these recipes is high protein and full of pumpkin flavor.
Adding canned pumpkin to recipes helps to add Vitamin A and dietary fiber to your diet. Although not a large source of protein on its own, pumpkin can be added to many recipes with protein.
Pumpkin puree has a natural sweetness that can be added to both sweet and savory recipes. It's a simple ingredient with no added sugar you can add to most pumpkin protein recipes.
Avoid pumpkin pie filling for these recipes - you'll want the natural pumpkin puree found in the canned vegetables section. Or, try your hand at making homemade pumpkin puree!
You can also use your favorite protein powder or Greek yogurt to increase the protein of your recipes. Whey protein powder or vegan protein powder will work.
All of these recipes are easy to make and celebrate the delicious flavors of fall.Â
Next time you're at the grocery store, stock up on canned pumpkin and make one of these easy pumpkin protein recipes!
Pumpkin Protein Recipes
Homemade protein bars are an easy way to save money on groceries.
These pumpkin spice protein bars taste just like a perfect bar copycat recipe!Â
No bake pumpkin protein balls are one of the easiest snack recipes you can make!Â
Great to freeze or make ahead for an entire week of healthy snacks.
One of the best pumpkin protein recipes that is naturally sweetened with maple syrup! Even more pumped up with Greek yogurt and protein powder.
These high-protein pumpkin muffins have almost 18 grams of protein per serving!
Vanilla protein powder is added to quick oats or oat flour to create a delicious baked oatmeal you’ll swear tastes like pumpkin cake!
One of our favorite pumpkin protein recipes for breakfast! Bursting with pumpkin pie spice, this family-sized baked oats with protein will be a hit for an easy breakfast in your house!
Use a pumpkin protein shake and old fashioned oats to add even more protein to this easy breakfast!
Make ahead for an entire week of breakfast!
WHIPPED COTTAGE CHEESE DESSERT
Blending cottage cheese (just like in our pool dip) makes any recipe have more protein with a super smooth texture.
Blended cottage cheese mixed with pumpkin puree makes a delicious dessert! One of the most unique pumpkin protein recipes!
If you are low-carb or keto, these cookies are the perfect dessert or post-workout snack.Â
These are a great option for making easy desserts to enjoy throughout the week.
If you love all things pumpkin, you have to try making this homemade yogurt recipe!Â
Save money on buying groceries with this easy homemade yogurt. You can add this yogurt as a delicious topping to so many pumpkin protein recipes.
A delicious and healthy dessert you’ll love!
If you love edible cookie dough, you’ll love this one that is full of protein and flavor!Â
It’s the time of year when chili season comes around!Â
Yummy chili is the perfect Sunday dinner and a delicious healthy comfort food.
One of the best smoothie recipes for fall! One of the best pumpkin protein recipes for a quick breakfast.
Just a few simple ingredients are all you need to make this easy fall breakfast.
Thai spices, butternut squash, and chicken make this dinner an easy weeknight meal your family will love!
This dish has all of the pumpkin spice flavor and other flavors of fall. Definitely one of the coziest pumpkin protein recipes!
Throw these simple and clean ingredients into your food processor to make a game day appetizer perfect for the fall!
Serve with fresh veggies, tortilla chips, or your favorite dipper.
FAQs
Pumpkin puree is not high in protein. It has 1 gram of protein per serving.
However, pumpkin puree is nutrient-dense and full of vitamins according to Healthline.
In our pumpkin muffins recipe, there are almost 18 grams of protein per serving. You can easily make this recipe into bread by following the notes in the recipe card.
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