Description
Indulge in the taste of fall with these Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins. Ideal for breakfast or a wholesome snack, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and packed with protein while remaining low in calories. Made with nutritious chia seeds and a touch of maple syrup, they cater to vegan diets and provide a satisfying treat that keeps you energized throughout the day. Bake a batch and savor this seasonal delight any time!
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 oat flour, protein powder, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, maple syrup, sweetener, and plant-based milk until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just mixed.
- Spoon the batter into a muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the tin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (45g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg