PROTEIN-POWERED WHOLE WHEAT PUMPKIN MUFFINS

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A modification of qotw13's recipe "Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins". Delicious and soft, unlike other "healthy" baked goods! *note* Protein powder used is 23 grams of protein per 1/4 cup, 46 grams total by 18 muffins is 2.56 additional grams of protein per muffin.

Provided by MissingWhiteWings

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 18 muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
2 cups pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder
1/4 cup flax seed (or more, to taste)
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream together margarine and sugar.
  • Add applesauce, pumpkin, and spices. Mix well.
  • Add flour, protein powder, flaxseed and baking soda.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray PAM or equivalent on muffin tray.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 177.7, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 12.1, Protein 2.4

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