Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins. Perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free snack, these muffins are moist, delicious, and packed with protein while being low in calories. Infused with nutritious chia seeds and a hint of maple syrup, they cater to various dietary preferences and provide a satisfying treat that keeps you energized throughout the day. Bake a batch today and savor this seasonal delight any time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the oat flour, vanilla plant-based protein powder, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, low-calorie sweetener, and plant-based milk until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture using a spatula until just blended; lumps are acceptable.
- Spoon the batter into each muffin cup until about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring from the tin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg