Low Calorie Pumpkin Muffins
Servings: 7
Calories: 61kcal
These Low Calorie Pumpkin Muffins are lower in fat and calories than your traditional muffins but still perfect to curve your muffin craving. They make for a great addition to your breakfast or as an easy grab-and-go snack!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (30g) I used PEScience (just make sure it's a whey+casin blend)
- 1/4 cup oat flour (30g)
- 2 Tbsp coconut flour (14g)
- 1 tsp baking powder + pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp zero calorie sweetener
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp canned pumpkin (150g)
- 1/2 cup egg whites (120g)
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a muffin pan with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients – protein powder, oat flour, coconut flour, salt, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
- In medium sized bowl, combine the pumpkin, vanilla, and egg whites and whisk until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until completely combined. Pour batter into prepared muffin pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Notes
To make gluten-free: just ensure that your oat flour is certified gluten-free.
To make dairy-free: use a plant-based protein powder.
To store: store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin (42g) | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g