PUMPKIN PIE PROTEIN CUPCAKE

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 38 min

These cupcakes are not just great during the fall, they are great ANY time of the year! They are super simple and so warm and tasty!!

Top it with a little whip or frosting and you have the perfect treat!

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 (15 oz) can
 Pumpkin

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1/4 cup
 Protein powder

•      


2 large
 Egg whites

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1 Large 
Egg

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1/2 cup
 Low fat cottage cheese (or greek yogurt)

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1 tsp 
Vanilla extract

•      1/3 cup 
Baking stevia OR 2/3 cup sweetener of choice that measures like sugar [1]

•      1/2 tsp 
Baking powder

•      1 tsp
 Cinnamon

•      1/2 tsp
 Pumpkin pie spice

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1/4 tsp 
Salt

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DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. pray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray, or line with silicone, parchment, or foil liners, (spray liners if using).

Place all of the ingredients in a blender, (or food processor), and blend until mixture is smooth (if you are using Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese, you can just stir it well in a bowl.) . Divide mixture evenly between 12 muffin tins.

Bake for 33-38 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Keep in the fridge until ready to serve. Top with Tru Whip or fat free whipped cream if desired! 

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MACROS

Servings 12

Calories per Serving 35

Fat 1g

Carbohydrates 4g

Protein 4g

Fiber 2g

Sugar 14.5g