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Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins

Delicious Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect guilt-free treat packed with flavor and nutrition.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 122
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vanilla flavored protein powder packed
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Blender
  • oven
  • Muffin Liners
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Add the oats to a blender or food processor and process until a flour forms (about 20 seconds).
  3. Add the pumpkin, Greek yogurt, eggs, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and blend until well combined.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Distribute the mixture into 12 silicone muffin liners (or regular muffin liners that are greased).
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 6gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with flavors by adding walnuts or dried cranberries for added texture and taste.

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