Criminal Minds and muffins

First things first..anybody else REALLY creeped out by tonight’s episode of Criminal Minds? I’m still sore over J.J. getting axed from CBS and I almost boycotted tonight. But, I love the show too much. Rest assured I’m not going to help any elderly men asking for help. I may be sleeping with the lights on tonight.

Thanks to those who offered suggestions on my latest problem with exercise nausea. This morning, I tried something different. I made a peanut butter/fruit spread sandwich with a wheat thin. I cut in half and ate one piece in 3 big bites with 3 gulps of water. It helped a lot. We did a lot of running and weights and I had some extra energy and everything stayed where it was supposed to. I’m going to try that again in the morning. I do need more for breakfast after I get to school. I’ll try the loaded oatmeal.

 

Now on to criminal muffins.

These are so good and I don’t know why I don’t make these all year.

Pumpkin Chocolate chip muffins.

4 eggs

1/2 cup oil (or substitute applesauce for this too)

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin

1/2 cup brown sugar (optional. I didn’t use this)

3 cups flour ( I used wheat flour)

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup of ground flax seed (added to original recipe)

12 ounces dark chocolate chips (could use any kind of chocolate)

Mix the wet ingredients. Add in the dry. Stir. Bake 400* for 15-18 minutes. Makes 24 muffins.