Pumpkin Protein Muffins

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

pumpkin puree

1/2 cup

egg whites

1/4 cup

almond milk, unsweetened (or any milk)

1/4 cup

coconut oil, melted

Medjool dates, pitted

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1 cup

plant-based protein powder, vanilla (I used Vega)

1 cup

whole wheat flour (I used spelt)

1 tbsp

pumpkin pie spice

1 tbsp

baking powder, aluminum free

1 tsp

cinnamon

1/4 tsp

baking soda

1/8 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped

1/3 cup

pecans or walnuts, finely chopped

2 tbsp

maple syrup

1 tsp

cinnamon

1/8 tsp

salt