There is a lot of high-fat pumpkin temptation in the air this time of year. And if that weren't enough, we're right around the corner from those few weeks of the year when everywhere you go, someone has a bag of candy.
Anyone who has struggled to lose weight knows that this is a high temptation season we are embarking upon.
Make some seasonal tasty treats of your own to have on hand. If you want to indulge in some pumpkin goodness without packing on the pounds, this is the cookie for you.
They are loaded with protein and fiber so they fill you up and you stay satisfied longer. Oh, and your house will smell like a Fall festival!
Pumpkin Protein Cookies
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cups dry slow-cooked oats
- 1 cup almond or raw peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup protein powder (preferably vanilla)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix and bake at 350ºF for 20 minutes.
2. You can make these into bars and cut them and freeze the remaining bars or make individual round cookie shapes.
For a super protein boost, add 1 scoop Earth Echo Collagen Peptides.
Yours in Health,
Danette
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