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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 as a healthy alternative to heavy pastries.
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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: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree use unsweetened canned pumpkin
  • 1 cup Oat flour or gluten-free oat flour
  • 1 scoop Vanilla plant-based protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup Pure maple syrup can adjust to taste
  • to taste Stevia or preferred low-calorie sweetener optional
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened plant-based milk or water adjust for desired thickness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or ice cream scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. Combine oat flour, protein powder, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a medium bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, sweetener, and plant-based milk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  7. Cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, do not overmix the batter and ensure the pumpkin puree is unsweetened.

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