Pumpkin Cranberry Protein Muffins

Are you craving all of those yummy pumpkin fall goodies but don't want the extra calories? These muffins are super easy to make and will satisfy that craving in the 25 minutes it takes to whip them up and bake them! Below is the recipe:

Clean Eat Recipe: Pumpkin Cranberry Protein Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 c oat flour
• 1/3 c Stevia
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 TBSP baking powder
• 1 c pure pumpkin puree
• 1/2 c no-sugar added applesauce
• 2 egg whites
• 3/4 c unsweetened almond milk (could use vanilla or unflavored)
• 1 TBSP vanilla extract (avoid HFCS)
• 3/4 c cranberries, frozen or fresh

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare muffin tins.

2. Mix first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture.

3. Add the next 5 ingredients, stirring to combine into a batter.

4. Fold cranberries into batter.

5. Fill muffin tins with batter 3/4 of the way. Bake at 350 degrees F for 17-20 minutes, until golden brown.

Notes:

• Some people have commented that they had to bake these for 45-50 minutes. Times can vary according to your oven!

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Enjoy our four ingredient pancakes but looking for something different? These Apple Cinnamon Pancakes require more than four ingredients but are very easy to make! Try them out for breakfast and pair them with a few eggs for a complete meal!

Clean Eat Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oat flour (substitute gluten free oat flour)
• 1/2 cup liquid egg whites (pasteurized)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, rice milk, or coconut milk
• 1/4-1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1/8 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup plain vanilla Greek yogurt (optional)
• 2 Tbsp Stevia in the Raw (or sweetener of your choice)

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together using a whisk & add water to reach desired consistency

2. Heat a griddle to medium-high heat

3. Pour batter onto heated griddle in 1/4 cup increments

4. Cook on one side until bubbles appear & then flip (approx 2 min each side)

Topping Options: Real Maple Syrup, Honey, Fruit...or just enjoy them plain!

Makes approximately 6 pancakes.  Serving size is 2 pancakes.

Macros (this does not include any toppings):

• Calories - 225
• Protein - 14 g
• Carbs - 30 g
• Fat - 5.5 g

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Clean Eat Recipe: Sweet & Nutty Quinoa

Are you tired of your same ol' oatmeal?  Try this quinoa recipe for breakfast!  It is delicious with eggs!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 1/4 cup No Sugar Added Apple Sauce
• 1/8 cup Ideal Brown No Calorie Sweetener
• 1 Tbsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Optional Toppings:

• Walnuts
• Apple Slices

Directions:

1. Bring quinoa, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water to a boil
2. Once water is boiling, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Uncover quinoa and fluff with a fork
3. Add applesauce and mix into quinoa

Makes 4 Servings.

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- Whitney