🍁 Spiced Maple Pecan Tres Leches Protein Muffins
These spiced maple pecan tres leches protein muffins are a cozy, high-protein twist on a classic dessert — soft, lightly soaked, and packed with flavor. Made with Primal Palate gluten-free flour, Maizly corn milk, and Lark Ellen Farm sprouted pecans, they’re perfectly balanced with a hint of Mixed Up Maple Bliss nut butter for natural sweetness and healthy fats.
Each muffin delivers a boost of protein thanks to egg whites, Fairlife milk, and blended cottage cheese, while staying light, gluten-free, and macro-friendly. Ideal for a pre-workout bite, afternoon snack, or healthy fall treat the whole family will love.
Tip: Chill them after soaking to let that tres leches flavor really set in — it’s worth the wait.
PREP TIME
20 minutes
COOK TIME
25 minutes
INGREDIENTS
19
Serves: 6
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour - Primal Palate
- 30 grams30 grams30 grams Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Baking Powder
- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Cottage Cheese, blended
- 0.333 cup0.333 cup0.333 cup Egg Whites
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Maple Bliss Nut Butter - Mixed Up Foods
- 0.333 cup0.333 cup0.333 cup Cornmilk - Maizly, Can use Fairlife for added Protein as well
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the soak (tres leches)
- 0.333 cup0.333 cup0.333 cup Core Power Protein Shake, Vanilla - Fairlife
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Fat-Free Ultra Filtered Milk - Fairlife
For the Topping
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Organic Sprouted Pecans - Lark Ellen Farm, chopped
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Whipped Cream, light
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line or grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk all dry ingredients together.
- In another bowl, blend all wet ingredients until smooth and creamy (cottage cheese, egg whites, nut butter, corn milk, syrup, vanilla).
- Combine wet and dry mixtures. Batter should be slightly thick but pourable.
- Fold in chopped sprouted pecans.
- Pour into muffin cups (about 3/4 full) and bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden and set.
- While baking, whisk the tres leches mixture until smooth.
- Once muffins are baked and slightly cooled, poke a few holes in the tops with a fork and drizzle 1–2 tbsp tres leches mixture over each muffin to soak.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let them absorb.
- Optional: top with a light protein glaze (protein powder + splash of corn milk) and sprinkle with pecans.
Notes
🌟 Flavor Variations
- Add pumpkin spice or espresso powder for fall vibes.
- Swap maple syrup for monk fruit to make it lower carb.
- Add Greek yogurt drizzle on top for extra protein creaminess.
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Baked Goods Gluten Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 262 |
| Fat: | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 27 g |
| Protein: | 12 g |
| Cholesterol: | 5 g |
| Sodium: | 225 mg |
| Fiber: | 2 g |
| Sugars: | 7 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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