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Pinterest Fun Fridays on Foster: Pumpkin Protein Muffin

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Katherine Valentino Student Contributor, Boston College
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Meghan Gibbons Student Contributor, Boston College
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

I bet many of you made a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier. And while it may or may not have lasted long, this next recipe can give you a little help. Do you wish your love for all things pumpkin-flavored could last all year long? Well, now it can.

This week: Pumpkin Protein Muffins

 

Ingredients

  • 1.5 serving (serving = 2 scoops) GNC Whey Iso Burst – Double Chocolate Royale
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder (Sodium Aluminum Sulfate, Double Acting)
  • 2 servings (serving = 1 packet) Whole Foods Market Stevia
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 serving (serving = 2 tbsp) Whole Foods Market Natural Peanut Butter
  • 3 servings (serving = 1/3 cup) Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Oat Flour
  • 1/2 cup Applesauce Unsweetened
  • 1/2 serving (serving = 1 cup) Kirkland Signature Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Egg White
  • 2 cups Pumpkin (Without Salt, Canned)

*I did not use Whole Foods ingredients, I substituted for what I had around the house.

 

Making the Muffins

1. Combine ingredients. (Note: Vanilla protein powder, not chocolate)



2. Pour batter into sprayed muffin tins. 



3. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

 

Final Product

Time in Kitchen: 40 minutes

Rating: 5

 

So next time you hit the gym, think about bringing these along with you for a healthier snack. Hope you enjoy and keep your New Year’s resolutions, whatever they may be.

Peace, Love, & Pinterest,

Katherine 

 

Katherine ValentinoSenior in A&S English Major Minor in American Studies, concentration in journalism 
Meghan Gibbons is a double major in Communications and Political Science in her senior year at Boston College. Although originally from New Jersey, she is a huge fan of all Boston sports! Along with her at Boston College is her identical twin, who she always enjoys playing twin pranks with. Meghan is a huge foodie, book worm and beach bum