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Low-Calorie, High-Protein Pumpkin Muffins – Easy & Delicious Homemade Recipe

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  • Author: Jenny Cooks
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

These light, nourishing, and protein-packed pumpkin muffins are the ultimate healthy snack for fall. They combine the cozy spices of autumn with the added benefit of Greek yogurt and protein powder, creating a moist, satisfying treat. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout snacks, or a guilt-free dessert, these muffins are a flavorful way to enjoy pumpkin season while staying on track with your health goals.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 large eggs

  • ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk

  • ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder

  • 1 cup oat flour (or blended rolled oats)

  • ½ cup whole wheat flour

  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp ginger

  • ¼ tsp salt


Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.

  • In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla.

  • In another bowl, stir together protein powder, oat flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.

  • Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.

  • Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.

  • Bake 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

 

  • Let muffins cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.


Notes

Swap almond milk for dairy milk if preferred.

Add chocolate chips, walnuts, or chia seeds for extra texture.

Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.