The best low calorie pumpkin spice muffins
It’s pumpkin season and I can think of no better way to indulge than with these delicious low calorie pumpkin spice muffins! They are sweet, they are fluffy and they are perfectly spiced with a cozy autumn blend. You can whip up a batch of these delicious muffins in no time, and the best part? Each muffin contains just 57 calories!
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Oh my, you are in for quite a treat this morning because pumpkin spice is on the menu! The moment autumn rolls around, my home is decorated to the max with fall decor and I have my pumpkin spice at the ready for any pumpkin recipe that tickles my fancy 😉 Today we’re making the softest, fluffiest and coziest pumpkin spice muffins! These muffins are super low in calories without any compromise in taste. You can have them from kitchen to your belly in under 30 minutes too which is always a plus!
You can never have too much pumpkin, after all, it is the season. If I’m not making this delicious low calorie pumpkin cinnamon roll, I’m definitely making these low calorie pumpkin spice muffins with a cup of hot pumpkin spice latte. They are the perfect fall sweet treat for anyone in a calorie deficit or weight loss journey. You can enjoy them as a snack or even for breakfast with a cup of coffee.
There’s nothing worse than craving something sweet whilst in a calorie deficit and not being able to satisfy that craving. Low calorie recipes can sometimes be underwhelming whether it’s because the texture is off, the taste is off or both. That’s why I’m super committed to ensuring my recipes are not only low in calories, but that they’re also super delicious. And not to toot my own horn but these low calorie pumpkin spice muffins hit the mark. They encapsulate everything low calorie treats should be, sweet, soft and almost identical to the real deal!
Low calorie pumpkin spice muffins
My favorite thing about this recipe is the fact that you can enjoy multiple of these low calorie pumpkin spice muffins for the same amount of calories as just 1 regular muffin. And with how easy and simple this recipe is, get ready for it to quickly become your go-to fall dessert recipe!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Delicious, moist and super fluffy pumpkin spice muffins for just 57 calories each!
- Quick and easy recipe requiring just 8 ingredients.
- This recipe is dairy-free and can easily be made gluten-free and vegan.
- Naturally sweetened and free from added sugars!
- Comes together in just 1 bowl.
- This recipe contains no butter or oil.
- Made with the coziest blend of fall spices!
- These muffins bake in just 15 minutes.
- The BEST low calorie pumpkin spice muffins ever!
Ingredients
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make these low calorie pumpkin spice muffins you will need:
Plain/all-purpose flour – This recipe calls for good ‘ol plain/all-purpose flour. You can opt for gluten-free flour here to make these muffins gluten-free.
Stevia – Any sweetener will work for this recipe but my personal favorite for low calorie baking will always be stevia. Be mindful of the conversion here, the stevia I use is a 1:2 ratio with sugar so if the one you use is a 1:1 ratio, you will need to double the amount you use.
Baking powder – To help the muffins rise.
Egg – This recipe calls for just 1 large egg. Make sure that your egg is at room temperature and not cold. You can set an egg on your kitchen counter for 30 minutes to get it to room temperature if it’s been in the fridge.
Pumpkin purée – You can’t have pumpkin spice muffins without the pumpkin! I used can pumpkin purée here.
Unsweetened almond milk – This recipe calls for unsweetened almond milk as it has the lowest amount of calories. Any milk will work here but the calories will differ between milks so keep that in mind.
Vanilla extract – A dash of vanilla is always a good idea!
Pumpkin spice – I used a pumpkin spice mix I made myself which is simply a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. To make your own, mix together 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger and 1/8 tsp cloves. You can also use store bought pumpkin spice mix.
Oats – This is totally optional but I love to sprinkle a few oats to the muffins before they bake to create a little crunch on the top of the muffins.
How to make low calorie pumpkin spice muffins
- Pre-heat oven to 200°C (392°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and stevia until light and fluffy. Whisk in the milk, pumpkin purée and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Add in the flour, baking powder and pumpkin spice, whisk to combine.
- Divide the batter evenly between 6 prepared muffin cases and bake for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- That’s it, it’s really that simple!
Storage
These muffins are best served warm and fresh out of the oven. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 7 days.
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57 Calorie Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 egg*
- 35 g Stevia or 0 calorie granulated sweetener*
- 30 ml unsweetened almond milk*
- 70 g pumpkin puree
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 70 g all-purpose/plain flour*
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice mix*
- 10 g oats optional
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg and stevia until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add in the milk, pumpkin puree and vanilla and whisk again until fully combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder and pumpkin spice mix and whisk until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between 6 prepared muffin cases, sprinkle with oats and bake for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins 5-10 minutes to cool before enjoying!
Notes
Substitutions
- Stevia – The stevia I use is twice as sweet as sugar so I use half the amount of sugar this recipe would requires (70g). If the sweetener you use is a 1:1 ratio to sugar then you would use 70g. Adjust the amount of sweetener according to the sweetener you’re using and its ratio to sugar.
- Egg – Egg gives these muffins structure and helps the muffin hold its shape. For a vegan or egg-free alternative, you can try applesauce or flax egg.
- Unsweetened almond milk – I use unsweetened almond milk as it is super low in calories. You can use any milk you prefer, 2% milk is the best alternative calorie wise.
- All-purpose / Plain flour – I used regular AP flour but you can use gluten-free or wholewheat flour if you would like. I have also made this recipe with oat flour and it came out just as delicious, only the texture was not as soft as with AP flour.
- To make your own pumpkin spice mix, mix together
How to serve and store
These muffins are best served warm and fresh out of the oven! This recipe makes 6 regular sized muffins. For a fun twist, why not try making 3 giant muffins or 12 mini muffins! These muffins can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.Nutrition
Would it be to crazy to skip the sugar alltogether? Or maybe add just a little bit of sugarfree maple syrup?
Hi Liliann, it is totally up to preference. I personally love to taste sweetness in desserts but if you don’t have much of a sweet tooth, you can skip the sweetener! It shouldn’t affect the recipe too much if you skip the sweetener, but if you use the sugar-free maple syrup, it could alter the texture as it would likely make it a runnier batter. I would recommend serving them with the syrup rather than adding it to the batter. Hope that helps!