Protein-Powered Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

A modification of qotw13's recipe "Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins". Delicious and soft, unlike other "healthy" baked goods! *note* Protein powder used is 23 grams of protein per 1/4 cup, 46 grams total by 18 muffins is 2.56 additional grams of protein per muffin.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 18 muffins

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 2  cups pumpkin puree
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg
• 2  cups whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup  vanilla whey protein powder
• 1⁄4 cup flax seed (or more, to taste)
• 2  teaspoons baking soda

Directions

1. Cream together margarine and sugar.
2. Add applesauce, pumpkin, and spices. Mix well.
3. Add flour, protein powder, flaxseed and baking soda.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F Spray PAM or equivalent on muffin tray.