Low-Calorie High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins You’ll Love to Bake
These low-calorie, high-protein pumpkin muffins are perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast option.
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ¾ cup oat flour
- ½ cup vanilla plant-based protein powder
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon stevia or preferred low-calorie sweetener
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree unsweetened
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup unsweetened plant-based milk or water
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
- In a medium bowl, combine oat flour, protein powder, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, low-calorie sweetener, and plant-based milk until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before enjoying or storing.
Notes
Perfect for healthy snacking or breakfast.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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