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Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins

Delicious Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Enjoy these Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins as a healthy snack or breakfast option packed with flavor and nutrients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 can Pumpkin Puree Use canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • 1 cup Oat Flour Can grind rolled oats at home.
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Plant-Based Protein Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup Use in moderation for desired sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Stevia or Low-Calorie Sweetener
  • 1/2 cup Plant-Based Milk or Water

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease with coconut oil.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix oat flour, protein powder, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, low-calorie sweetener, and plant-based milk.
  4. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Evenly distribute the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use high-quality pumpkin puree for best flavor, and avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness.

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