Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins! Perfect for breakfast or as a guilt-free snack, these moist and flavorful muffins are packed with protein yet light on calories. Featuring wholesome ingredients like chia seeds and a touch of maple syrup, they cater to vegan diets and provide lasting energy.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- In a medium bowl, mix together oat flour, protein powder, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, maple syrup, low-calorie sweetener, and plant-based milk until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently using a spatula until just mixed.
- Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg