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This time of year, pumpkin treats are everywhere. Most of them are high in calories and sugar, and not possible on a low-carb or weight loss diet. This recipe for Pumpkin Protein Muffins uses Clean Whey Vanilla Protein Powder and is low in sugar, easy to make, and suitable for a weight loss program. It can satisfy cravings for essential flavors of fall such as pumpkin and cinnamon.   Here is how to make easy Pumpkin Protein Muffins.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Protein Muffins

These Pumpkin Protein Muffins have several healthy ingredients. These use Clean Whey Vanilla Protein Powder, which has 25 grams of whey protein per ounce and is a source of calcium. 

Pumpkin puree is another main ingredient. Be sure to choose canned pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling, which has added sugars and is already spiced. Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene, potassium, and fiber.

If you do not have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute plain cinnamon. Or you can make your own pumpkin pie spice mix with cinnamon and a bit of nutmeg, dash of cloves, and sprinkle of ginger. 

Ways to Serve Your Pumpkin Protein Muffins

These pumpkin protein muffins are great for breakfast, lunch, or a snack or dessert. You can definitely eat them on their own. Or try them with cream cheese, cottage cheese, peanut or almond butter, or Calorie-Free Jam.

Variations of Pumpkin Protein Muffins to Try

• Whole-wheat or almond flour work if you prefer them to refined white flour.
• Add 2 tablespoons of milk and mix in 2 to 4 tablespoons of chopped walnuts, pecans, or other nuts, or sunflower seeds.
• Coconut flakes, diced apple or pear, and sugar-free chocolate chips are other possible mix-ins.
• You can add lemon zest if you like.
• Make a crumb topping with oats, more Clean Whey Vanilla Protein Powder, and butter or oil, and spoon it over the top of the muffins before baking.
• Use Clean Whey Chocolate Protein Powder to make Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Muffins. You can also top them with chocolate crumb topping made with oats, more protein powder, and butter or oil.

Ingredients:

• ⅔ cup flour
• ⅔ cup of Clean Whey Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ cup of sugar-free sugar substitute, such as RxSugar or Diabetic Kitchen Sugar4diabetics
• ½ cup of plain yogurt
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• Optional add-ins, such as nuts, seeds, coconut, or sugar-free chocolate chips.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place muffin cups in a muffin tin or grease the cups.
2. Mix the dry ingredients together, or the flour, Clean Whey Vanilla Protein Powder, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg. Add the pumpkin, yogurt, and vanilla, and mix well. 
4. Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and stir until just combined. There can be a few lumps in the batter. Stir in any add-ins. 
5. Put the batter in the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick just comes out clean. Do not overbake.

  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 scoop BariatricPal Protein ONE Complete Meal Replacement with Multivitamin, Calcium & Iron - Unflavored
• 2 1/2 cups of Frozen Strawberries
• 1/2 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Crème-Flavored Stevia Extract
• 3/4 tsp Xanthan Gum

  PREPARATION :

• In a food processor, add the frozen strawberries, almond milk, and stevia extract. Puree until almost completely smooth.
• In a small bowl, whisk together BariatricPal Protein ONE Complete Meal Replacement with Multivitamin, Calcium & Iron - Unflavored and xanthan gum. Dump this into the processor and blend again. After about 10 seconds, scrape down the sides of the processor to catch any powder that flung up, then blend again.
• Blend for ~1 full minute, or until the mixture doubles in volume and turns a nice pink color. Serve immediately.

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Our mouth-watering fudge is easy to make and enjoy. This yummy peanut butter and chocolate treat contains healthy fats and no added sugars, making it the perfect dessert to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth!

INGREDIENTS:

2 scoops BariatricPal Protein ONE Double Chocolate Fudge
½ cup Hank's Protein Plus Peanut Butter Spread - Original Plain (or your choice of peanut butter)
¼ cup granulated sweetener of choice (more or less to taste)
5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup coconut oil
Sea Salt

  PREPARATION :

1. Add coconut oil and peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl. Then heat in 30-second increments until it's melted. Mix together.
2. Add cocoa powder, protein powder, and your sweetener. Mix together.
3. Spray 4x6 baking dish with nonstick spray, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
4. Pour fudge batter into pan and sprinkle a little of sea salt on top. Place pan into the freezer.
5. Once frozen, cut into 12 pieces and enjoy!

  NUTRITIONAL INFO : 

  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal Strawberry Shake/Pudding                 
• 3 egg whites                                  
• 1 tsp. almond extract      

  PREPARATION :

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Prepare baking sheet by spraying with no-stick cooking spray.
• Beat egg whites until dry and stiff.
• Add shake mix and almond extract. Mix thoroughly without over mixing.
• Drop by teaspoonful onto baking sheet.
• Bake at 350° for 5 minutes  

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INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal Chocolate Shake/Pudding or BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 1/2 ripe banana
• 1/4 cup crushed pineapple 
• 3 frozen strawberries 
• 3 ice cubes 

  PREPARATION :

• Mix shake according to package directions.
• Combine with other ingredients in blender.
• Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.

  NUTRITIONAL INFO : 

The banana split was invented by David Evans Strickler, a 23-year old apprentice pharmacist at Tassel Pharmacy in Latrobe. Pennsylvania David enjoyed inventing sundaes at the store's soda fountain and he  came up with the original banana-based triple ice cream sundae in 1904. The sundae originally cost 10 cents, twice the price of other sundaes. it caught on with students of nearby Saint Vincent College and the word spread.

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  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 6 oz. lemon-lime flavored diet drink
• 1/4 cup frozen raspberries  

  PREPARATION

• Blend first two ingredients with ice cubes on medium speed until creamy.

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  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 1 package  BariatricPal Lemonade Fruit Drink
• 1 egg 

  PREPARATION

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Mix all ingredients to a doughy consistency.
• Form 6 dough balls.
• Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.

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  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 1 tbsp. Key Lime juice 
• 4 oz. water
• 2 tbsp. fat-free sour cream
• Diet sweetener to taste

  PREPARATION :

• Combine pudding mix, water and lime juice in bowl. Whisk until smooth.
• Spoon into custard cups.
• In a small bowl combine sour cream and sweetener. Mix until smooth. Spoon over pudding.
• Broil until topping is slightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Serve.

Yes, Key lime pie is named after the variety of limes used. not surprisingly, key limes have naturalized throughout the Florida keys. If you can get past their thorns you'll find a more tart and aromatic lime than the common Persian limes carried in most American grocery stores.

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 INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 1/8 tsp. Pumpkin Pie spice
• 3-4 oz. cold water

  PREPARATION :

• Stir spice into dry pudding mix.
• Add water and mix until smooth.

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  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 3/4 cups water
• 1/3 cup orange juice 
• 1/2 ripe banana 
• 3 frozen strawberries
• 3 ice cups 

  PREPARATION

• Combine liquids in blender.
• Add fruit and ice cubes.
• Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.

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  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal Chocolate Chip Pancakes
• 6 tbsp. peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter spray
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp. Splenda brown sugar

  PREPARATION :

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Combine all ingredients.
• Bake at 350° until golden brown.
• Spread frosting (below) over each cupcake once cooled.

  FROSTING :

• 2 packages BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 2 tbsp. peanut butter
• 1/8 cup butter spray

  NUTRITIONAL INFO : 

  Mix together and spread over Peanut Butter Cupcakes.

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  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 4 oz. fat-free cottage cheese
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 packet diet sweetener

  PREPARATION :

• Combine all ingredients and mix well.

  NUTRITIONAL INFO : 

"I like rice. Rice is great if you're hungry and want 2000 of something."                                        

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    INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal Swiss Chocolate Shake/Pudding
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/2 envelope knox unflavored gelatin
• 2 packets diet sweetener
• Dash of cinnamon
• 1 tsp. cocoa
• 1 tsp. creme de menthe extract
• 1/2 cup of water

  PREPARATION :

• Mix the half cup boiling water into gelatin. Stir vigorously with wire whisk, until dissolved.
• Add remaining ingredients to gelatin mixture. Mix well. Pour into container with tight-fitting lid.
• Put in freezer until set and very cold, but not frozen.
• Mix with electric mixer on high speed until peaks form and mixture is lightly fluffy. serve at once.

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  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 2 eggs
• 6 oz. water

  PREPARATION :

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Combine all ingredients in blender on medium speed.
• Pour into baking dish and bake at 350° for 12 minutes.

  NUTRITIONAL INFO : 

  "Our bodies are our gardens - our wills are our gardeners."

                                                                  - William Shakespeare

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    INGREDIENTS :

• 3  BariatricPal Lemon Meringue Crispy Bars
• 1 package BariatricPal Lemonade Fruit Drink
• 1 package BariatricPal New York Cheesecake Shake/Pudding
• 2 packets diet sweetener
• 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese 
• 4 drops yellow food coloring                    

  PREPARATION :

• Crush the lemon meringue bars with a rolling pin or mallet, depending on what kind of day you had. Mix in 1 packet of sweetener.
• Heat in microwave oven for 10-15 seconds.
• Pour into the bottom of a pie plate sprayed with no-stick cooking spray, reserving small amount for topping.
• Mix all other ingredients in blender until creamy.
• Pour mixture over crust and sprinkle with the reserved topping crumbs.
• Refrigerate until set, approximately 1 hour.

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    INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 1/2 slice toasted diet bread
• 4 oz. fat-free cottage cheese
• Dash of cinnamon
• Dash of nutmeg
• Diet sweetener, to taste (approximately 2 packets)

  PREPARATION :

• Blend shake mix with cottage cheese.
• Spread cottage cheese mixture on diet bread.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg and diet sweetener.
• Place under broiler to heat, approximately 2-3 minutes.

  NUTRITIONAL INFO : 

 Low or non-fat cottage cheese makes an excellent snack, when combined with fresh produce for variety. A 4-oz. serving of fat free cottage cheese provides about 14 grams of protein with just 80 calories and 3 grams of carbohydrates. Try it with slices of cucumber or tomatoes or as a protein rich addition to your salad.

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  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 1 packet diet sweetener
• 3 oz. cold water

  PREPARATION :

• Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix on high speed until light and fluffy.
• Suggestion: Try one of our BariatricPal delicious gelatins or puddings.

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   INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 3-4 oz. cold water
• 1 medium peach or 3/4 cup water-packed peaches

  PREPARATION :

• Mix water and pudding mix to desired consistency.
• Top with sliced peaches.

Suggestion: Garnish with a dollop of Mock Whipped Topping (recipe on preceding page).

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  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal Swiss Chocolate Chip Pancakes
• 1 tbsp. peanut butter

• 2 tsp. Splenda brown sugar

  PREPARATION :

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Combine all ingredients. Add butter spray and water, if needed, to achieve cookie dough consistency.
• Drop by spoonful onto a cookie sheet, making four cookies.
• Bake at 350° about 8 minutes, until golden brown.

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  INGREDIENTS :

• 3 packages BariatricPal Swiss Chocolate Shake/Pudding 
• 3 egg whites
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp. cooking oil
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 tsp. butter extract
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 1/4 cup water

  PREPARATION :

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Mix water and pudding, mix until smooth.
• Add oil, vanilla and butter extract. Mix thoroughly.
• Add egg whites and mix again thoroughly.
• In a small bowl combine flour, salt and baking soda.
• Add dry ingredients to liquid mixture and mix until smooth.
• Drop by teaspoonful onto a baking sheet that has been sprayed with no-stick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper.
• Bake at 350° for 8 minutes.
• Remove to a cooling rack. Serve warm or cool.

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 INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 4 BariatricPal Almond Chip Biscotti, crushed
• 2 tbsp. raisins
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 packets diet sweetener
• 2 tsp. margarine

  PREPARATION :

• Combine all ingredients.
• Bake in microwave oven for 3-4 minutes.
• Cool in refrigerator.

  NUTRITIONAL INFO : 

Biscotti is the plural form of biscotto, a Latin word for twice-baked bread. Why did the Italians of Prato bake their bread twice and make it dry? So the leaves would last longer. Pliny the elder is said to have boasted that they would be edible for centuries. Nonperishable food was especially useful for long journeys and wars. In our century you can still toss some of our low-carb options in your backpack for a trek, but feel free to also enjoy them at home or the office, with a soothing cup of tea or coffee.

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 INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 1 tsp. instant coffee
• 1/2 cup water

  PREPARATION :

• Dissolve coffee in water.
• Stir in pudding, mix until smooth.

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   INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 1 small apple
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 4 oz. water

  PREPARATION :

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Prepare pudding according to directions. Set aside and chill.
• Core apple, sprinkle with cinnamon and wrap in foil.
• Bake apple in shallow pan at 350° for 30 minutes.
• Allow to cool.
• Serve, spooning pudding over apples.

  NUTRITIONAL INFO : 

 "The longing for sweets is really a yearning for love or "sweetness."

                                                                             - Marion Woodman               

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 INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 1/2 cup pineapple, diced      
• 1 large egg
• 1 package Equal                    
• 1 tsp. coconut extract                                   

  PREPARATION :

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Coat non-stick pan with cooking spray.
• Cook pineapple at medium heat until most of the juice evaporates.
• Mix other ingredients together until cookie dough is formed.
• Add the pineapple.
• Drop by teaspoonful onto a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with no-stick cooking sprat.
• Bake in 350 oven for 8 minutes.
• Cool and enjoy.

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  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal Swiss Chocolate Shake/Pudding
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

  PREPARATION :

• Mix all ingredients on medium speed.
• Freeze before serving.

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    INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal French Vanilla Shake/Pudding
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 peach, peeled and diced

  PREPARATION :

• Place first 4 ingredients in a blender and mix on low until well blended.
• Place in serving dish and garnish with peach slices.

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INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal Swiss Chocolate Shake/Pudding
• 4 oz. cold water

  PREPARATION

• Combine ingredients in a small bowl, whisking until smooth.
• Spoon into Popsicle containers. Freeze until solid.

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  INGREDIENTS :

• 1 package BariatricPal Chocolate Shake/Pudding
• 1 package  BariatricPal fat-free or sugar-free hot cocoa mix
• 3 ice cubes

   PREPARATION :

• Combine all ingredients in a blender.
• Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.

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