I’m about to flip my gourd (in a good way), October 1st is National Pumpkin Spice Day.. I know pumpkin spice has been super trendy ever since a certain coffee shop got a hold of it, but I’ve been a pumpkin “Spice Girl’ back since 5^rd grade when I brought home a pumpkin spice muffin recipe to replicate that my class made for a Thanksgiving feast (that was 40 years ago, y’all). 

I’m sharing that pumpkin muffin recipe again in this post, along with some other pumpkin goodness I’ve updated to include Collagen Hydrolysate (or another protein powder of choice). I’m such a stickler for getting enough protein throughout the day! The new  recipe (a little further in the post post) is a Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix with Collagen Mix.

Before we get started, let me invite you to join in my FB Live session where I will be celebrating National Pumpkin Spice Day and showing how to make a DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte Mix with Collagen Hydrolysate (from Great Lakes Wellness, the sponsor) so that you can get your PSL and collagen protein fix wherever you are.  Head to my Facebook page on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 from 9:00am to about 9:30 am – I would love to see you there! 

The brand of Collagen Hydrolysate I use is from Great Lakes Wellness, I really trust the brand and feel they make a quality product. Save 10% code: THEFITFORK10OFF It comes form pasture-raised, grass-fed bovine and is kosher, non GM, gluten-free, pareve, and certified friendly for Keto and Paleo diets. If you’re not that familiar with collagen and what supplementing with it can do for you, especially as you age, check out my post Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Collagen Hydrolysate and More.

You will love the ease and convenience of this coffee drink mix recipe — it makes it simple to have a PSL (pumpkin spiced latte) wherever you are! I often portion out the 1/4 cup of dry mix serving into a zip-top bag to take with me when travelling or post-workout.

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Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte with Collagen

Prep Time

5 mins

 

Indulge your pumpkin spice cravings in a healthy way with this homemade coffee drink mix that features a boost of protein from collagen hydrolysate.

Course: Beverage, Drinks

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup powdered dry milk of choice cow, coconut, soy, etc.
• ½ cup Collagen Hydrolysate
• 4 single-serve packages of instant micro-ground coffee (about 4 ounces)
• ¼ cup allulose or stevia-based sugar substitute cup to cup equivalent
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to mason jar or zip-top bag, shake until combined. To prepare, add ¼ cup of dry mix to 8 to 10 ounces of very hot water and stir until combined.

Here are some other (mostly sugar free) ideas that will make your pumpkin spice life very nice, all while adding a little extra protein to the day!

Pumped Up Pumpkin Muffins: This is the OG of my pumpkin spice squad, the one that started back in 5^th grade. Of course, I’ve lighted it up, swapped in some healthier ingredients (that weren’t readily available to use in the 1970s haha) and added protein powder. Please forgive the photography, this is one of the first recipes ever posted on my blog 5+ years ago.

Lightened Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cake (with Gluten Free Option): I am not a cinnamon roll eater, donut muncher, or really crave that many sweet baked goods for breakfast or dessert . . . however I’m a total sucker for crumb cake. Sigh, the little nuggets of sweet, buttery, crunch yumminess on top of a moist snack cake get me every time. I think you’ll like my lightened version of this popular cake – and I’ve added an update that shows you how to add a little more protein into it with Collagen Hydrolysate or another protein powder of your choice.

Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cookie Cake with Nut Butter Drizzle: It’s part cake, part giant cookie – and all good for you, in moderation of course. This is a A low carb, sugar free, gluten free, paleo, keto and diabetic friendly treat and I’ve updated it to include an option for adding with Collagen Hydrolysate or another protein powder of your choice.

Pumpkin Vanilla Chai Protein Oats: This is a big batch recipe you can make in a rice or multi-cooker and then portion out into single serve containers and freeze for PSL goodness year-round.

Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Donuts with Cinnamon Frosting:  Those little mini donut baking pans are an awesome invention, so much healthier that traditional donut frying. Plus, addition protein powder just keep you in win mode!

How are you celebrating National Pumpkin Spice Day? Do you supplement with collagen? What is your favorite hot drink? Please share in the comments – XOXO, Jennifer