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Protein-Packed Kodiak Pumpkin Muffins

The best pumpkin Kodiak muffins you’ll ever make, packed with tons of amazing flavor and 8 grams of protein per muffin.

Kodiak pumpkin muffin recipe. These healthy Kodiak muffins are low-fat, low-carb, high-protein and highly delicious. They have only 119 calories and 1 gram of fat with 9 grams of protein per muffin. From www.reesewoods.com
It’s no secret I love a good Kodiak Cakes protein muffin. They’re one of my recipe specialties here on the blog.

Protein muffins are quick to throw together, easy to grab on the go for breakfast or a snack and popular with even the pickiest of eaters. And what better way to enjoy a muffin in the fall than with some pumpkin spice goodness?

So this week I’m sharing my latest protein muffin recipe: Protein-Packed Kodiak Pumpkin Muffins!

What Makes These Kodiak Pumpkin Muffins Different

Kodiak pumpkin muffin recipe. These healthy Kodiak muffins are low-fat, low-carb, high-protein and highly delicious. They have only 119 calories and 1 gram of fat with 9 grams of protein per muffin. From www.reesewoods.com

There are a many questionable protein muffin recipes out there.

I felt recipes on the Kodiak boxes (while tasty) were too high in sugar, fat and calories.

On the flip side, the Kodiak protein muffin recipes I found online (and I tried quite a few) were lower in fat and calories but also turned out dry, lacking in flavor and were just a mouthful of disappointment.

Kodiak pumpkin muffin recipe. These healthy Kodiak muffins are low-fat, low-carb, high-protein and highly delicious. They have only 119 calories and 1 gram of fat with 9 grams of protein per muffin. From www.reesewoods.com

Which is why I began experimenting and creating my own Kodiak muffin recipes.

As with all of my Kodiak protein muffin recipes, these pumpkin protein muffins are high-protein, low-fat, full of flavor and vegan adaptable (be sure to see my list of substitutions below the recipe for vegan-friendly ingredient swaps).

They won’t leave your taste buds heartbroken like other “healthy” muffin recipes out there and they’re full of that Great Pumpkin kind of fall spirit.

Part of the key in created a great protein-packed Kodiak muffin recipe is using two things: The right Kodiak mix an the right kind of protein powder. Let’s take a look at where you can find both real quick.

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Where to Find Kodiak Cakes Mix

Quite a few retailers now carry Kodiak Cake mixes and products. I’ve regularly found them in Target, Bi-Lo, Walmart and Publix.

But if you’re struggling to find it at your local grocery store (or, like me, just don’t like leaving your house and prefer things to come to you), no worries. Amazon has got’cha back.

Buttermilk Protein Packed Flapjack Mix

Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Flapjack and Waffle Mix


Click here to find on Amazon

You can never go wrong with some classic buttermilk flapjack mix. I like that it’s versatile and I can whip up so many different kinds of flavors vs buying a flavored mix and only being able to make one kind. Aim for Kodiak’s protein packed mixed for that extra boost of protein.

Cinnamon Oat Protein Packed Flapjack Mix

Kodiak Cakes Cinnamon Oat Flapjack and Waffle Mix


Click here to find on Amazon

Want to mix more of the flavors of fall into your Protein-Packed Kodiak Pumpkin Muffins? Then look no further than the Cinnamon Oat Flapjack mix. This is actually one flavor I don’t currently have on hand, but my husband gives it a solid 10/10.

For Gluten-Free Kodiak Muffins

Kodiak Cakes Gluten Free Protein Pancake Flapjack and Waffle Mix


Click here to find on Amazon

Does gluten not jive well with your system? Not to worry. Kodiak makes a gluten-free mix! That way no one has to miss out on the fun.

Protein Powder Recommendations

A quality protein powder will make or break the difference in your protein muffin. I try to aim for a low-carb, high-protein powder that’s easy on the taste buds and the digestive system.

Here are four protein powder brands that I’ve tried, approved and will work with my muffin recipes.

High-Quality Protein for Baking

Budget-Friendly Protein for Baking

Recipe for Kodiak Pumpkin Muffins

Kodiak pumpkin muffin recipe. These healthy Kodiak muffins are low-fat, low-carb, high-protein and highly delicious. They have only 119 calories and 1 gram of fat with 9 grams of protein per muffin. From www.reesewoods.com

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 Cups Kodiak Cakes protein packed flapjack mix
  • 1 Scoop SFH vanilla protein powder (see substitutions listed below)
  • 1 Egg (see substitutions below)
  • 1 Cup fat-free milk (see substitutions below)
  • 1 Cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 Cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 Cup Splenda brown sugar blend, plus some to sprinkle

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir until smooth. Pour equal amounts of the batter into greased muffin tins and top each muffin with an extra sprinkle brown sugar.

Bake at 350°F for 12-18 minutes (or until they pass the toothpick test). Remove from heat and allow to cool. Makes 12 muffins.

PREP TIPS:

  • If you’re counting macros, pay attention to the Kodiak mix you buy (the original mix has 8g of protein per serving while the protein-packed version has 14g).
  • If you do meal prep in advance each week, keep in mind with fresh ingredients these muffins stay good for about 3 days. When making a big batch, consider freezing some to use as needed so they don’t start to spoil on you by day 4 or 5.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

  • If you’re not a fan of artificial sweeteners like Splenda, you can substitute Stevia or regular sugar.
  • You can also substitute soy or coconut milk for the skim milk.
  • If you’re vegan, you can swap a vegan baking egg replacer for the chicken egg and use a vegan protein powder. Kodiak does now also make a plant-based classic Kodiak flapjack mix (although it contains slightly less protein than the protein-packed mixes).
  • When making substitutions, just keep in mind that your macro count and baking consistency may slightly vary from my specific recipe. If you’re counting macros, just make sure to adjust the recipe macros in a macro calculator based on the ingredients you use.

Nutritional Information and Macronutrients 

Nutritional Info and Macros per Muffin:

  • Calories: 125
  • Carbs: 19 grams
  • Fat: 1.6 grams
  • Protein: 8.1 grams
  • Weight Watchers Points: 4

Final Thoughts on Protein-Packed Pumpkin Kodiak Muffin Recipe

Kodiak pumpkin muffin recipe. These healthy Kodiak muffins are low-fat, low-carb, high-protein and highly delicious. They have only 119 calories and 1 gram of fat with 9 grams of protein per muffin. From www.reesewoods.com

I hope you enjoy this healthy low-calorie pumpkin muffin. It’s packed with protein and doesn’t skimp on flavor. It took a good bit of experimenting and taste-testing, but it was all worth it in the end. I’m so happy to share my recipe with the rest of the muffin-lovers of the world.

If you’re looking for even more delicious, healthy Kodiak Cakes muffin recipes, look no further. It just so happens I’ve got quite a few and you can check them out from the links below.

Related Kodiak Muffin Recipes

All writing and images copyright © 2020 Rachel Elise Weems Woods

Originally published 11-23-17. Updated 10-21-2020.

Kodiak pumpkin muffin recipe. Looking for a healthy Kodiak recipe that tastes like a dream? I was disappointed with a lot of the Kodiak protein muffin recipes I found online, so I decided to make my own. These healthy pumpkin muffins are low-fat, low-carb, high-protein and highly delicious. All the macros are listed if you’re counting macros. #kodiakcakes #proteinmuffins #healthypumpkinrecipes #reesewoodsfitness www.reesewoods.com

About Reese Woods

Hi, there! I'm Reese, a nationally certified personal trainer and former magazine writer. Health and fitness are complicated topics, so I break down all that research into plain ol' English. I also share my own experiments, experiences, recipes and life along the way!

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    • Cathy Brotherton says

      Hi Reese I was so excited when my muffins came out pretty. But I had a lot of trouble taking the paper of the muffin. I read on how to correct this but I was disappointed that these Pumpkin muffins with lots of spices were bland and not very favorable. What do you suggest to correct this. I love the amount of protein, lack of high carbohydrates they have.

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      • Reese Woods says

        Hey, Cathy! So I personally do not use paper cupcake liners when I make muffins (because like you said, they can make a mess and just end up wasting part of the muffin). I just make sure to spray each compartment in my muffin tin with some olive oil cooking spray and then (once the muffins are finished baking) I remove them from the tin while the muffins are still warm (they always come out of the tin quite well for me using this method). As far the the flavor goes, that can somewhat be a matter of personal preference. For example, these pumpkin muffins are lower in sugar than many other muffin recipes, so they may not be quite as sweet as a typical desert muffin. If you’re looking to enhance the overall sweetness, you could experiment with doubling the amount of sugar in the recipe (or simply adding an extra generous sprinkle of sugar on top of them before baking). These muffins are also lower in fat and utilize applesauce instead of butter to retain moisture, but you could totally experiment with swapping in butter in place of the applesauce and see if the end result is more to your liking. The trade off will be that the sugar and fat level in your muffins will be higher, but if you’re okay with that then I say go for it! The protein content will still be much higher than your average muffin. 🙂

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  9. Amanda says

    I didn’t realize you had so many Kodiak recipes. These sound amazing for fall and I bet even my kids would love these. Anyway to get more protein! 😉

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  12. Vicky says

    I use the Kodiak pancake mix at least a few times every week, for pancakes, and I never would have thought to make muffins with it. This is such a great idea and I can’t wait to use the mix to make muffins. Yum.

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  13. Ray @ Superpowers Sold Separately says

    OMG. I freaking love Kodiak! This is an amazing recipe. I’m always looking for good recipes. Do you mind if I promote this on my blog?

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  14. Luci Cook says

    These muffins look so delicious. You get all the pumpkin goodness, the spices and full of protein. So it has to be a healthy snack?

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  16. kanishka says

    protein packed muffin is something new to me! I would love them as my afternoon snack with tea! All the recipes listed looks mouth-watering, delicious haha

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    • Reese says

      I don’t allow people to copy my writing or recipes on their blogs. I work hard on my recipes and all of my writing and creative content is copyrighted to me. But if you wanted to create a post sharing your experience making my recipe and include a link to my website for people to find the recipe, that would be acceptable. ?

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    • ReeseWoods says

      Hey, Laurie! I haven’t tried making it with Greek yogurt, but you can absolutely use things like yogurt and sour cream as milk substitutes! I would use a 1:1 ratio and use an equal amount of Greek yogurt as milk (but use some water to thin out the Greek yogurt since it’s thicker than regular yogurt and account for that in your 1:1 ration)! And let me know how they turn out!

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    • Reese Woods says

      You can choose to make this recipe without the protein powder. I’ve had people tell me they followed the same recipe and just skipped the scoop of protein powder and their muffins turned out just fine (it could impact your cooking time some, so I’d just check on them until they pass the toothpick inspection).

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  29. Laurie says

    I omitted the protein powder as I didn’t have any but the muffins turned out perfectly. Light, moist and very tasty. Thank you for this recipe. I will definitely make it again.

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