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The Best Pumpkin Recipes To Help You Hit Your Protein Goals

Fall is in the air, and that can only mean one thing: it’s pumpkin season.

I’ll be the first to admit that I think pumpkin spice is an overrated flavor, but I absolutely love pumpkin pie.

In case you are unaware, pumpkin pie spice contains no pumpkin at all. Pumpkin spice is simply a blend of the spices that typically go on into a pumpkin pie: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.

On its own, that’s a very uninspiring mixture. But when combined with the flavor of actual pumpkin, it truly defines Fall.

Over the years I have developed a lot of pumpkin-inspired protein recipes, so I wanted to compile them all in one place for you here.

These recipes utilize PEScience’s limited-time pumpkin pie products. The reason I love these products is that they taste like actual pumpkin pie, not just pumpkin spice.

Pumpkin Pie Select Protein Powder: This is one of my favorite flavors that PEScience has ever created. It’s a whey/casein blend, which I find superior for baking, and the flavor is spot-on.

Pumpkin Pie Vegan Select Protein Powder: If you need a dairy-free option, PEScience’s vegan series is very impressive. I don’t use vegan protein powder much because I am not vegan myself, but I used this specific product in the protein donut holes that you will find below.

Pumpkin Pie Protein Pancake Mix: This is actually my protein, so of course I recommend it! I developed the buttermilk protein pancake & waffle mix and partnered with PEScience to bring it to life, and this seasonal variety does not disappoint. Use it for pancakes, waffles, or even muffins.

The Best High-Protein Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin is the best part of Fall, and while pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice lattes are incredible, they will not necessarily help your fitness goals. If you want to enjoy all the incredible flavors of Fall while staying on track with your fitness or weight loss goals, I've got some incredible protein-focused pumpkin treats for you to enjoy.

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