Pumpkin Protein Muffins - A Yummy Fall Treat :)

I love everything fall, especially anything pumpkin or pumpkin spice flavored :)  I stumbled upon this delicious and HEALTHY muffin recipe!  So good and no guilt! :)  I just had to share with everyone!!

Ingredients:
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
1/2 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
3 egg whites
1 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
1/4 cup protein powder (I used vanilla flavored)
1/2 cup baking stevia
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds, raisins or dried cranberries

Instructions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a 12 cup muffin pan with foil cupcake liners or spray with non stick cooking spray.

2. Mix together all ingredients

3. Divide mixture evenly into muffin tins.  Please in pre-heated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tops are lightly golden brown.

*Note, this batter is very moist, a toothpick may not come out clean... Don't worry, it is baked through if the tops are golden brown!* :)

4. Cool muffins slightly before removing from pan.

Hope you enjoy them! I eat two each morning with an egg white scramble...yummm :)