The Pumpkin Muffins You Won't Feel Guilty About Eating http://ift.tt/1F9yaWz

The following post was originally featured on Beach Babe Fitness and written by Christina Sinclair, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness.

OK, I gotta say I'm pretty proud of these protein pumpkin muffins with apples and pecans. Most of my recipes are adaptations of other recipes that I find either online or from a friend, but these bad boys are all my own. They are loaded with fiber and protein, which is a great combo for a quick, on-the-go breakfast or a post-workout snack. Here's my recipe:

Source: Beach Babe Fitness

Ingredients:

1 can organic pumpkin (16 ounces)

1 cup diced organic apple (about 2 small apples)

2 eggs

2/3 cup oats

1/2 cup cocoa nibs

1/2 cup diced pecans

1/2 cup coconut flour (or flour of your choice)

1/3 cup applesauce

2 scoops vanilla protein powder

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

To Make:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl and distribute evenly into a greased muffin tin (or you can use liners). Bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean, and let cool for 10 minutes. Makes a baker's dozen. Enjoy!

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