Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins. Ideal for busy mornings or as a nutritious snack, these muffins are moist, satisfying, and packed with protein. With their delightful pumpkin spice flavor, they are not just healthy but also vegan-friendly, making them a perfect treat for everyone at family gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that’s low in calories yet high in taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 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).
- In a medium bowl, mix together oat flour, protein powder, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and plant-based milk until smooth.
- Gently combine the wet and dry mixtures until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into a lined muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the tin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg