Odd habits.
Everybody has at least one… right? During a run last week I realized I have some odd running habits:
1. I have to chew gum
No idea how/why this started, but suddenly I don’t leave for a run without a stick of gum.
Morning runs get the energy gum. Does it work? I think so… at the very least the placebo-effect works!
2. I alternate the shoes I wear
Another randomly started habit. I accumulated 3 (new) pairs of running shoes and convinced myself that rotating the shoes I run in will help with… I’m not sure what. Soreness? Injury prevention? Matching my running outfit?
Somewhere I read that rotating deodorants is a good thing so your body doesn’t get too used to one brand and build an immunity. In my head, running shoes are no different.
3. The mileage I run has to be a round number
Unless it’s a short run, in which case I must run 3.14 (a 5K). Why not stop at 3? Who knows.
One of the most-viewed pages on this site is my Zucchini-Banana Muffins. 98 calories. 2.2 g protein. The veggie-factor. Vegan. These are some pretty good breakfast muffins!
I just made them better.
Zucchini-Banana PROTEIN Muffins
(a.k.a. The 92 Calorie Muffin)
- 1/4 C white whole wheat flour (I use King Arthur)
- 1/4 C spelt flour
- 1 scoop (2 T) vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 small zucchini, grated
- 1 small ripe banana
- 2 T unsweetened applesauce
- 2 T light agave nectar
- 1 tsp vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 6 regular-sized muffin tins with Pam/butter/Earth Balance.
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
In medium bowl, mush bananas with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and stir.
Add the wet mixture to the dry, stirring until just combined. Pour into muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating pan half way through.
Makes 6 muffins.
Approximate Nutrition Info: 92 calories, 0.4g fat, 17.9g carbohydrates, 1.8g fiber, 8.4g sugar, 5.3g protein
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I’m still in a food coma from last night’s dinner – more tomorrow! Today calls for a looooong, gum-filled, round numbered run. 🙂
Do you have any odd and/or randomly formed habits?
I don’t have to chew gum while I run – but I DO need gum about 90% of the rest of the time!
Hmm – Odd habits – I have to complete my run on the mile.. or .50 miles.. andI must get that mileage when I get back to my condo – otherwise I will go for another loop and try to plan it perfectly.!
HA! Your quirks are awesome. I’m positive they make you a better runner. And those muffins…hot damn!
Your blog is now my go-to for successful recipes. LOVE the sound of these!
I think that is the biggest compliment I’ve ever received. Thank you!! 🙂
I made those muffins once and they were yummy!
Umm, this is my husband’s quirk and I’m sure he’ll be pleased that I’m sharing it but your post reminded me of it. He uses women’s deodorant.
LOL! (I use men’s.)
You’re so funny! I kind of like your idea about rotating running shoes…makes sense to me for all the reasons your listed!
And I honestly don’t know what my oddest habit is…hmmm…
Yum!! I love zucchini in muffins! These sound awesome with great ingredients!!
And I chew gum too! It’s a nervous habit!
Me too! I always have to chew gum during my morning workouts, then again I always have to have gum in my mouth…I go through so many packs a week-pretty sad actually.
When I leave the house, there can be no dishes in the sink. Don’t know what it is about dishes in the sink, but it will drive me nuts all morning if I leave them there….also with my dinner I can’t seem to skimp on the cottage cheese and jelly. No matter what I eat I always have a side of it. Even when we go out to eat, I come back and have cottage cheese and jelly.
Ohhh… I love cottage cheese. Need to try it with jelly!
I’ve only put protein powder in muffins once, and mine were a total flop. Yours look much better! I’m a fiend for muffins – one of my fav things.
I have the same New Balance shoes as you! I like to rotate my shoes too 🙂
I will definitely be making these muffins 🙂 My mileage has to end in a 0 unless I’m running a race. I have gotten home and ran around my neighborhood to get to the next mile!
I do the same thing!
I love the addition of ginger. Zucchini is so great in breads and muffins.
I find it reallyt hard to breath wehn chewing gum. I have to chew it when I horseback ride for some reason but definitely wouldn’t be able to when running!
hehe – those sound a lot like some of my habits. I love the running show rotation – makes perfect sense to me!
I love a good zucchini muffin and protein makes everything better!
DELICIOUS! These muffins look amazing!
I chew gum while running too! 🙂
That’s so funny – I’m TOTALLY the same about a piece of gum before I leave to run! I don’t know when I got in that habit either – maybe cause I realized it helped with dry mouth??
I’m making these ASAP! I love zucchini muffins!
mmm those look wonderful! isn’t it funny how zucchini goes so well in sweet dishes!
I am all sorts of weird and quirky too many to count but one is that I love to eat with small utensils 😛
My oddest running habit is that I never do it 😉 I’m so excited by this recipe! I finally bought Sunwarrior from online at an insane price, but I’m happy because I can finaly make protein recipes!
This post cracked me up! Whenever I use my credit card at a restaurant I have to leave a tip that will bring the total to $##.00. I have no idea why! LOL! I love the protein in the muffins… Just discovered that you can add protein to any of your drinks at Starbucks. Crazy, no? Downside… only whey protein (which I can’t drink), but good to know nonetheless!
Made these today and loved them!! I’m surprised they turned out so moist and fluffy without liquid or eggs. Thank you, as always, for your recipe genius 🙂
Thank you! I’m so glad you like them – I always keep a batch in my freezer.
I made these- I know, a little late. Anyways, had zucc and banana and was looking for something. Used peanut flour in place of protein powder. Trying not to eat too much of the batter. I also was too lazy to make muffins and dropped 6 heaps on parchment paper and made haystack muffins!
Thanks
Thank you so much for letting me know – and for reminding me I need to make these again! I love that you made them as haystack muffins, and used peanut flour (which I am obsessed with). Good idea!