Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins
If you’re looking for a delightful way to celebrate the flavors of the season, these Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins are your perfect solution! These moist and flavorful muffins are not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrition, making them an ideal option for busy mornings or as a healthy snack throughout the day. Bursting with pumpkin goodness and wholesome ingredients, they offer a guilt-free indulgence that the whole family will love. Plus, with their high protein content, they’re great for post-workout recovery or meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 3/4 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla plant-based protein powder
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp stevia or preferred low-calorie sweetener
- 1/3 cup unsweetened plant-based milk or water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, mix oat flour, protein powder, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, maple syrup, low-calorie sweetener, and plant-based milk until smooth.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg