Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins! These moist and delicious treats are perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free snack. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree and chia seeds, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness from pure maple syrup while being low in calories. Each muffin is packed with plant-based protein to keep you energized throughout your day. These vegan-friendly muffins are not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to enjoy any time. Whether you serve them plain, with nut butter, or topped with yogurt, these muffins will quickly become a favorite in your healthy baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- 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 one 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 and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fill muffin cups about three-fourths full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg