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Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins

Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins
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Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect way to embrace the flavors of fall while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. These delicious muffins are moist, flavorful, and packed with protein, making them an ideal choice for breakfast or a guilt-free snack throughout your busy day. With wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, chia seeds, and a hint of maple syrup, you can indulge in something nutritious that satisfies your sweet cravings. Whether you’re preparing for a hectic morning or enjoying a cozy weekend brunch, these muffins can easily be made ahead of time for convenience. Bake a batch today and savor this seasonal treat all week long!

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease it lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together oat flour, protein powder, chia seeds, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, maple syrup, stevia (or sweetener), and plant-based milk until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined; lumps are fine.
  5. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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