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Bring on the pumpkin everything. These pumpkin oatmeal muffins were a hit with the kids… I had to hide some for my personal stash. Super easy recipe to boot!

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Ingredients:
– 3 cups rolled oats
– 2 tsp baking powder
– 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1.5 cup canned pumpkin purée
– 2 eggs
– 1/2 cup maple syrup
– 1 tsp vanilla
– 1.5 cup milk of choice
– 1/2 cup chocolate chips
– 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (optional)

Directions:
– Preheat over to 350
– Mix dry ingredients together in large bowl
– Stir in wet ingredients
– Add chocolate chips / pumpkin seeds
– Pour into greased muffin tray and bake for 25-30 minutes. Enjoy!


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Ingredients:
– 1 cups whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup cocoa powder
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 1 1/2 cups sugar
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2 cups shredded zucchini (1 large or 2 small zucchinis)
– 3-5 tablespoons water
– 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions:
1- preheat oven to 350. Line 9×13 baking dish with foil and spray with cooking spray.
2- whisk flour, baking powder and salt together.
3- mix sugar, vanilla and oil together. Fold in zucchini. Add to dry ingredients and let sit 3-5 minutes to absorb moisture. You may need to add a little water at this point.
4- stir in chocolate chips.
5- spread into pan and bake x 20 minutes.
6- allow to cool, sprinkle with icing sugar, cut into squares and enjoy!!


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Protein is a key component of a balanced snack, as it helps satisfy hunger, promoting longer-lasting energy & concentration.These muffins have a high protein content coming from eggs and yogurt while being low in sugar and high fibre.

Chocolate & Banana Oat Muffins (Makes 12)

Ingredients:
– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 4 eggs, beaten
– 1/2 cup plain yogurt
– 1/2 tsp vanilla
– 1/3 cup honey
– 2 cups oats, ground into flour
– 1/3 cup cocoa powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 2 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp salt
– A few chocolate chips to sprinkle on top

Directions:
– Pre-heat oven to 350
– Combine wet ingredients in large bowl
– Stir in dry ingredients
– Grease muffin tray or line with paper
– Fill muffin tray half way
– Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top (optional)
– Bake for 15-20 minutes

Enjoy!