Low-Calorie High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins You’ll Love to Bake
Enjoy a delicious, low-calorie treat that packs a protein punch with these pumpkin muffins. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Calorie, High-Protein
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts for additional flavor and texture.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Low-Calorie, High-Protein, Pumpkin Muffins, Healthy Baking