I bought that particular jar of wheat germ on Sunday and ate all that you see is missing from the above picture straight from the jar with a spoon. I’m special. 
I figured it was time to use the germ in an actual recipe! After taking Sadie on a short walk in the rain (she toughed it in her rain coat), I came home and got to work in the kitchen.
Since Ryan had to work late, I figured I would make a meal I know he loves… which is basically anything involving chicken.
I took two large chicken breasts and dredged them in a scrambled raw egg before rolling them in a mixture of 1/4 cup wheat germ and 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs.
I then baked the chicken in the oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. While the chicken was baking, I roasted broccoli and cauliflower in the oven as well to enjoy on the side. (Ah! I still owe you guys a video on how to roast veggies! I’ll get on that ASAP!)
After snapping this picture, I grabbed some BBQ sauce to use as dip for the chicken because I wanted a little extra flavah!
And then, about 30 minutes after dinner, my sweet tooth started kickin’.
I shut it up with a smoothie bowl!
In the mix:
- 1 c. frozen strawberries
- 1 c. almond milk
- 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 2 pinches xanthan gum
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach
Don’t be surprised if you see this bad boy resurface in the morning. 
Until then, I’m off to watch Cupcake Wars and dream about Sunday when Lent officially ends and I can eat my bodyweight in sweets.
I already exchanged many texts with my sister today about what flavor I want my birthday cake to be! I’m celebrating my birthday (which is actually next Wednesday) with my family on Sunday night and have requested an ice cream cake. Cake + ice cream + icing… throw some cookies and brownies in there and I’ll knock out nearly every dessert I’ve missed during the Lenten season in one swoop!
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I’m likin’ the wheat germ on the chicken idea! As far as straight from the jar…? Ahhh, I’m not so sure on that one. 😉
mmm I love wheat germ, I totally understand the appeal! 🙂
I love raw oatmeal! ha!
So lucky that Lent is over just in time for your birthday!!
So what flavor do you want your cake to be? Curious taste buds want to know!
Ahhh I am SO EXCITED to dig into the sugar at the end of Lent. The official end date is actually Good Friday, FYI 🙂
wheat germ with a spoon… doesn’t it stick to the roof of your mouth? every time I see your smoothies I remind myself to buy xantham gum so I can take mine to the next level like yours haha 🙂
Smoothie bowls always cure a sweet tooth! I might have to make one after dinner tonight too. Yeah…it’s 8:40, and I still haven’t had dinner yet!
Glad I’m not the only one to eat wheat germ with a spoon. 😉
Ice cream cake is the jam!!! It’s the only kind of cake my parents & boyfriend ever get me for my birthday now. That’s the perfect way to welcome sweets back into your life!
Ice cream cake is the best!!! i got one for my birthday last week too! also never tried wheat germ but you definately make me wanna go try some now!
I love wheat germ too-but never out of a jar….guess I have to try that 😉 And YES birthday cake is supposed to be an ice cream cake, duh!!!
Where do you buy your xanthan gum from? I want to add it to my smoothies, but I don’t even know what stores to look for it in!
I buy it at Publix in the organic section.
i’ve never actually tried wheat germ…but the chicken looks so great that i think i’ll just have to jump on that bandwagon soon! yum!
I eat really weird things right out of the jar too by the spoonful.. including oats, unsweetened coconut, any cereal that is raw and requires heating.. uncooked pasta. I tried quinoa.. but that didn’t turn out too well.
wheat germ adds such great flavor and I sometimes take a pinch of it raw when I use it too.
I was watching cupcake wars tonight too!!!
I don’t know about eating wheat germ plain, but I really like it on my yogurt… great added health benefits and the perfect texture add to the mix 🙂
yumm i love wheat germ!!
haaaa i love that you’ve already planned out what you want to eat to celebrate your b-day! How fun!
you’re really going to make me go to the store and by some wheat germ, aren’t you?!
What kind of cocoa powder do you use? I’ve been thinking of buying some, but I don’t know if I should get the unsweetened kind of not…
Hershey’s special dark (unsweetened)
I’m watching cupcake wars too! Great show, makes me want to bake and bake and bake!
Speaking of BBQ sauce…
I have to thank you for turning me on to Bone Suckin’ Sauce recently. I literally drink it out of the bottle. AMAZING.
Oh my gosh, isn’t it unreal!?
I’m impressed at how long you’ve been keeping up the “no sweets” thing – don’t blame you for those cravings!
Ice cream cake is the best, especially the kind with crushed oreos in it!
Haha you sound like Ryan. He’s obsessed with anything with Oreos!
You could combine your dessert on Sunday. A brookie (brownie cooked inside a cookie). And make the brookies into ice cream sandwiches. On top of a frosted cake.
I DO THE SAME THING. Oh my gosh, I thought I was crazy. Put a little jam on the spoon too if you really want to party.
Oh now you’re just fueling the fire!
i had the exact same post-dinner smoothie bowl today minus xanthan.
Ha! I’ve been chowing down on peanut butter chips lately… Now that I typed this, I think I’m going to go get some… 😉
I am liking this wheat germ idea… I’m a big fan of chicken in Italian breadcrumbs, but I never thought to add wheat germ into the mix! Def have to try that.
And that is IT. Your smoothies look ridiculously thick. I am done being J to the EALOUS about them and I am buying xanthan gum ASAP!
Do it! It makes such a difference!
Damn my gluten allergy! I’d LOVE to try wheat germ! Enjoy it for me 😉
I’m so impressed that you lasted the entire Lenten season! Just in time for you birthday too? How perfect and a great way to celebrate your loyalty! Have fun and good luck not slipping into a sugar coma on Sunday!
I’m pretty sure I will be in a sugar coma for a week!
Birthday cake is the best! My favorite is my mom’s yellow cake with chocolate frosting … or of course, FUNFETTI cake! I would never turn down any kind of cake though. Ice cream cake is BEyond amazing; have you ever had Coldstone’s? It’s to die for!
I am going to invest in some wheat germ asap; I’ve been wanting to try it and now u just gave me the push I needed!
Hope u have a great night 🙂
Funfetti is the best!!
Not sure if you already said this, but what did Ryan give up for lent?
He added cardio to his workouts!
And I thought I was the only one who ate raw oatmeal!
Nice to know I’m not the only crazyy one 😀
Every time you show a smoothie bowl I’m ready to go out and buy that Vitamix. I’m trying to convince my boyfriend that it’s something I really need in my life even though I have a different smoothie maker/blender that’s only a year old.
Don’t underestimate wheat germ from a jar!
I think just about everything tastes better from the container: pb, ice cream, cereal, wheat germ fits the bill too!
I have done the exact same thing with wheat germ since i was little! my mom used to catch me standing on the counter pouring wheat germ into my mouth, totally normal…right?
glad I am not alone!
ice cream cake is the best!
You have done a great job not eating sweets!
I love ice cream cake. What a great way to end the Lenten season!
You deserve those sweets! You must be so excited 🙂 Your smoothie bowl looks delicious per usual. I’d never think to eat Wheat Germ out of the jar but I’ll bet it’s good!
Ice cream- I die! I havent eaten it in so long but that needs to change! I thought I like oats but even eating it straight up out the box is a bit hardcore for me ;)!
Just had chia seed overnight oats and it was a success! Already looking fwd to tomorrow’s brekkie!
I don’t think I’ve ever had wheat germ before. The chicken looks delicious!
My birthday is next week too (Friday)! =)
I’m not doing the Lent thing, but AM trying to cut back on sweets. I think I’ll go ahead and celebrate with you on Sunday. 😉
I’ve never tried it before but I’m just like you! Peanut butter, nutella, jam from the jar, muesli from the box, speculoos paste too! And you lunch just looks mouth watering!
How exciting for your bday cake 🙂 Perfect sweets timing too 😉 How old are you turning? You don’t look a day over 21!
I will be 26!
Happy birthday to a fellow Taurus!
I totally love wheat germ. I always use it in my waffles and granola bars. I eat a ton of chicken and it never occurred to me to use it then. I am going to now! Thanks!
Oh and happy early birthday! That cake sounds de-lish!
Happy Early Birthday! My boyfriend & my Dad share a birthday and it falls on Easter this year…busy weekend haha
2 TBSP xanthan!? i barely put a smidge in mine and its so thick i can barely get it out of the smoothie blender! lol!
AH! that’s totally wrong! i mean 2 pinches. i’ll correct it now. sorry!
The chicken and smoothie look delish! So fun that your birthday is coming up! That cake sounds like it’s going to be amazing! 🙂