{"id":44104,"date":"2015-10-11T09:15:22","date_gmt":"2015-10-11T13:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=44104"},"modified":"2021-05-18T09:56:18","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T13:56:18","slug":"protein-packed-pumpkin-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/protein-packed-pumpkin-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Seasonal Protein Powder Recipes for the Pumpkin-Obsessed"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We\u2019re not afraid to shout it from the rooftops: We love pumpkin! No only does this orange vegetable tastes terrific in pies<\/a>, muffins<\/a> and more, but it also packs a punch, nutritionally. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A, fiber and beta-carotene, which has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 7 Pumpkin Recipes Under 200 Calories<\/a><\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re sipping on sugar-laden Pumpkin Spice Lattes<\/a> like they\u2019re going out of style, you\u2019re definitely doing it wrong. Most pumpkin-flavored products sold in chains or on grocery shelves are all sugar<\/a> and no substance. Our solution? Seeking out the pumpkin recipes that are packed with real pumpkin goodness \u2014 plus <\/em>protein powder<\/a> for an extra nutritional boost. From pancakes to cookies and cinnamon rolls, these seasonal protein powder recipes will kick off your fall in the most delicious way possible. Have your pumpkin and hit your nutrient goals, too!<\/p>\n

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1. Pumpkin Protein Shake<\/a><\/strong> (27 g protein)
\nFive ingredients are all you need to whip up this easy and delicious protein smoothie. Pile them into a blender and let \u2018er rip! Want to get fancy? Sprinkle some pumpkin pie spice on top of your smoothie before slurping it down. Photo and recipe: Perry Santanachote \/ <\/em>Life by DailyBurn<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Pumpkin Spice Protein Pancakes<\/a><\/strong> (14 g protein)
\nFlapjacks that get you jacked are our favorite kind of pancakes. Egg whites, oats, pumpkin and protein powder<\/a> make up the base of this scrumptious recipe. And with just one gram of sugar per serving, you can feel OK about drizzling some maple syrup on top. Photo and recipe: Katie \/ <\/em>Dashing Dish<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> 15 Unexpected Protein Powder Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Bites<\/a><\/strong> (approx. 5 g protein)
\nNo need to turn on an oven (or stove!) to get your pumpkin fix. These protein powder-infused energy bites don\u2019t require any baking. Miniature chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness to get you through an afternoon slump. Photo and recipe: Amy \/ <\/em>Amy\u2019s Healthy Baking<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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4. Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oatmeal<\/a><\/strong> (23 g protein)
\nTake five minutes to prep this recipe the night before so you can wake up your taste buds with fall flavor the next day. (Doing it in advance also allows the oats to absorb the almond milk in your dish.) Grab a spoon and eat your oatmeal cold, or heat it in the microwave if you\u2019re craving something warm and comforting. Photo and recipe: Katie \/ <\/em>Dashing Dish<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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5. Pumpkin Protein Muffins<\/a><\/strong> (7 g protein)
\nIn a breakfast rut? Kick-start your morning with these magnificent muffins. Each one clocks in at 180 calories and six grams of fat. A crunchy cinnamon and oat topping makes these baked goods even more delectable. Photo and recipe: Mike \/ <\/em>The Iron You<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>12 Energy Bites Recipes That Taste Just Like Dessert<\/a><\/p>\n

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6. Pumpkin Pie Protein Cookies<\/a> <\/strong>(approx. 4 g protein for 2 cookies)
\nSoft and chewy, these pumpkin treats are what fall foodie dreams are made of. Swapping coconut flour for the regular stuff makes this recipe lower in carbs than your standard cookie recipe. Win! Photo and recipe: Amy \/ <\/em>Amy\u2019s Healthy Baking<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Pumpkin Protein Bars<\/a><\/strong> (approx. 3 g protein)
\nThis hybrid dessert is like a cake and pie rolled into one. Using oat flour will give your bars a light and fluffy texture \u2014 plus, they\u2019ll be gluten-free! Drizzle white chocolate on top after the treats cool if you\u2019re feeling extra indulgent. Photo and recipe: Rebecca \/ <\/em>My Natural Family<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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8. Paleo Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls<\/a><\/strong> (approx. 3 g protein)
\nUpgrade weekend brunch with these pastries that are much better for you than the premade kind. They\u2019re gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo so they\u2019re the perfect please-all dish (your friends with food intolerances will love \u2018em). Photo and recipe: Dre \/ <\/em>Delicious by Dre<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Did somebody say pumpkin season? From pancakes to cookies and more, these seasonal pumpkin recipes \u2014 all with protein powder \u2014 will get you psyched for fall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":44206,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[428,27,9,427],"tags":[39,171,80,170,87,341,388],"class_list":["post-44104","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dessert","category-healthy","category-recipes","category-snacks","tag-dessert","tag-fall","tag-protein","tag-pumpkin","tag-snacks","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44104","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44104"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44104\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44206"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44104"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44104"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44104"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}