PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS🎃
PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS🎃
These honestly came out sooo good🤩
they are less than 1/4 the calories & 28g LESS sugar than the Starbucks muffins!!
they’re a great alternative if you have a big sweet tooth like me & want to enjoy these treats daily.
Ingredients:
1 cup pure pumpkin puree
1scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup oats (blended into flour)
1/4 cup regular flour
1 tsp cinnamon/pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
1/4 whipped creme cheese
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tbsp monk fruit or substitute (optional but will make it sweeter)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup fat free Greek yogurt plain
1/2 tbsp EVOO or coconut oil
dash salt
RECIPE:
•Mix together the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, sweetener, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and evoo.
•Slowly incorporate the 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, oats flour, regular flour, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and a dash of salt.
Center cream cheese: Mix 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese with maple syrup (or monk fruit sweetener).
•Split mixture into 12 muffins in a muffin tray
•Add a small dollop of cream cheese to the top
•Bake at 400°F for 14 minutes.
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Let cool & enjoy all week!!
4g protein and 85cals each muffin
Compared to Starbucks 350 cal & 34g sugar for one!
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are not just delicious, but also a healthier alternative to traditional muffins. Packed with pure pumpkin puree, these muffins are rich in nutrients, making them a perfect fall treat. Using ingredients like vanilla protein powder and fat-free Greek yogurt, this recipe creates moist muffins that satisfy sweet cravings without the guilt. With only 85 calories and 4g of protein each, these muffins can help you stay on track with your calorie deficit goals while still enjoying your favorite flavors. Pumpkin is known for its health benefits, including being an excellent source of vitamin A and high in fiber, which aids in digestion. The addition of whipped cream cheese creates a delightful creaminess that complements the pumpkin flavor beautifully. For an even sweeter touch, consider using monk fruit sweetener as a natural alternative to sugar. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these muffins can easily be made ahead of time and stored for a week. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as a grab-and-go option for busy mornings. Skip the calories from Starbucks and opt for this homemade version that’s sure to impress family and friends alike!