Pumpkin Protein Muffins!!!

I found this recipe online - but modified it a bit for myself....

These are loaded with protein -- whole grains -- fiber.... Win-WIN!!

I made these for Thanksgiving at my Grandma's house tomorrow -- I tried one tonight - so good!  Not overpoweringly sweet - but just sweet enough - with a hint of pumpkin!

makes 12 muffins

1 cup oatmeal (chop in food processor until almost flour-y consistency)

5 scoops protein powder (I used Vanilla)

1 tsp baking powder

cinnamon (to taste)

pumpkin pie spice (to taste)

3 egg whites

1 cup pumpkin

1/2 cup no sugar added applesauce

honey (to taste)

splenda brown sugar blend (1/2-1 tsp to taste)

Preheat oven to 375.  Combine all ingredients.  Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Whip/stir about 1/2 container Cream Cheese Icing.  Pipe onto muffins (you dont' need fancy tools for this - you can just put the icing in a zip lock baggie, and cut the corner off - squeeze onto muffins).

Each muffin contains about....

131 Calories

3g Fat

15g Carbs

11g Protein

*Note - you can make these without the icing (86 calories, 8g carbs, 1g fat, 11g protein) for breakfast or a snack anytime as well - they are quite tasty, I just added the icing because they are a healthy dessert option for Thanksgiving!