Pumpkin Spice Protein Muffins

Hello and Happy Sunday!

Today I tried another fantastic gluten free recipe from Terra and Trevor of O.N.E. Its a delicious mix of pumpkin and dark chocolate and hides healthy pumpkin seeds and carrots inside. Give these a try and see what you think!

Pumpkin Spice Protein Muffins
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Wondering what to do with pumpkin after Halloween is over? Why not turn it into a healthy snack. Try baking up a batch of these healthy Pumpkin Spice Protein Muffins that are sure to be one of your favorite fall recipes. Pumpkin and pumpkin seeds are loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that will make you feel great this fall! This is also a high protein and GLUTEN FREE recipe.
This recipe has also been featured in ONE Weight Loss Meal Plan!

Pumpkin Spice Protein Muffins

INGREDIENTS
Dry Ingredients:
• 1 ¼ cups brown rice flour
• 2 scoops (~60g) whey protein (vanilla)
• 2 tbsp. ground flaxseed
• 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. sea salt
• 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. ground ginger
• ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients:
• 1 cup canned pure pumpkin (unsweetened)
• 1 cup finely grated carrot
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 egg

Fold In:
• ¼ cup chopped dark chocolate
• ¼ cup chopped pumpkin seeds

DIRECTIONS
1. Pre heat oven to 375°F and place 12 paper liners in a muffin pan. Spray all paper liners with a low calorie cooking oil.

2. In a large bowl combine the wet ingredients; pure pumpkin, grated carrot, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, egg and coconut oil.

*Tip: Liquefy coconut oil by placing your 2 tbsp. measure over hot water for ~45 seconds or microwave 10 seconds.

3. In a medium bowl combine rice flour, whey protein, flaxseed, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. Mix well with a spoon the dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Fold in pumpkin seeds and dark chocolate.

5. Scoop batter evenly into 12 muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes. Test by placing a tooth pick into the centre of one muffin, if it comes out clean with no wetness detected they are done.

6. Remove muffins from pan immediately after cooking and place on a wire rack for 5 minutes to cool.

Nutritional Summery
Total calories: 182, Protein, 8g, Carbs, 23g, Fat 6.4g

Stay Healthy!
Andrea :)