Are you feeling the changes in the seasons? The crisp morning air when you go for that invigorating walk. The cool evenings enjoying some time around a roaring fire. The leaves changing to those vibrant fall oranges, reds, and yellows. The signs of fall.....
And what says fall better than the aroma of pumpkin spice in ANYTHING!! Yes, one of the most popular flavors for any fall food or beverage has always been pumpkin spice. However, one of the challenges we face when we indulge in some of these delicious fall flavored treats is how to make these treats not only taste good, but also make them more healthy for us.
We know that those lattes are usually high in calories and sugars. And Grandma’s special pumpkin pie recipe might have a bit more sugar than we would want. Of course, when you’re smelling that loaf of pumpkin bread in the oven the last thing on your mind is how many calories there might be in one slice.
Never fear – there are ways to enjoy that delicious flavor without all the guilt. Recipes can be altered to include sugar substitutes instead of regular sugar. Maybe using apple sauce to replace some of that butter. Just a couple ideas for you to think about.
Or, you could whip up a batch of Pumpkin Spice Protein Truffles (recipe below) and indulge in a healthy treat.
PUMPKIN SPICE PROTEIN TRUFFLES
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 scoop @biochemprotein pumpkin spice protein powder
- 3 tbsp pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup sugar-free nut butter
- melted sugar-free chocolate for coating
DIRECTIONS:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oat flour, nut butter, pumpkin, and protein powder. mix until a sticky dough forms
- Then place the mixture into the fridge for about 10 minutes so it is easier to roll into balls
- After 10 minutes, take the mixture out of the fridge and scoop out about 1 tbsp size balls.
- Finally, coat them with chocolate and enjoy!
The above recipe includes the Biochem Limited Edition Pumpkin Spice protein powder. This amazing protein is a dual filtered whey protein isolate, that is 99% lactose free, GFCO Certified Gluten Free, soy free, and contains a complete amino acid profile. These truffles taste like an indulgent dessert, but when you look at the ingredients you can see this would be a healthier option to satisfy the “fall flavor craving” than that sugar and fat filled dessert you might have decided to pick up at the bakery.
Additionally, this delicious whey isolate protein can be used in a variety of different ways. Add a scoop to a smoothie, or pancakes, or bread to get a little extra protein in your diet. Protein provides the building blocks for everything from muscles, neurotransmitters, hormones, enzymes, and pretty much everything from head to toe. Each serving of the Biochem Whey Isolate Protein provides 20 grams of pure whey protein from grass-fed cows that are rBGH and rBST free.* You can choose this seasonal classic Pumpkin Spice flavor or any of the other Biochem Whey Isolate Proteins available at www.BiochemProtein.com.
Enjoy your fall flavor cravings with the Biochem Pumpkin Spice flavored whey isolate protein and take yourself to #NextLevelLiving! It will be good for your body and your senses!
*No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rBST-treated and non-rBST treated cows.