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Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins

Delicious Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins You’ll Love

Enjoy these Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins, perfect for a guilt-free snack or breakfast.
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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 Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Unsweetened canned for healthier choice
  • 1 cup Oat Flour Gluten-free oat flour as an alternative
  • 1 scoop Plant-Based Protein Powder Vanilla flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Stevia or Other Low-Calorie Sweetener Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Plant-Based Milk or Water Unsweetened varieties preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • muffin tin
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin with liners or cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the oat flour, protein powder, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger until evenly combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, sweetener, and plant-based milk until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool the muffins on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before removing them from the tin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins fluffy; choose quality ingredients for the best flavor.

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