Pumpkin Pecan Protein Power Muffins

Delicious, very low fat, and full of fiber, protein, and vitamins! These muffins make the whole kitchen smell like pumpkin pie, and they are (almost) as satisfying.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar, organic
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
• 1⁄4 cup  egg white
• 3⁄4 cup soymilk, vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup wheat germ
• 1⁄2 cup  vanilla protein powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  dash ground ginger
• 1⁄2 cup pecan pieces

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine sugar and wet ingredients.
3. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
4. Fill greased muffin tins (makes twelve muffins).
5. Bake for 15-20 min, checking for done-ness after 15 minutes.