Pumpkin Muffins
1 cup pumpkin puree
3 cups almond flour
1/3 cup unflavored whey protein powder
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup Swerve Sweetener or other erythritol
3 large eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup skim milk
Preheat oven to 325F and line 15 muffin tins with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.
In a large bowl, beat butter with sweetener until well combined. Beat in pumpkin puree, eggs and vanilla extract. Add in dry mixture and milk. Mix well.
Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake 23 minutes or until tops are set and edges are just browned. Let cool in pan 15 minutes. Makes 15 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 183 calories, 8 grams protein, 16 grams fat, 15 grams carbohydrate (8 grams sugar alcohol, 3 grams fiber), 167 mg sodium.
