Sometimes I find myself eating the weirdest foods. I’ll eat raw oatmeal straight from the container, peanut butter from the jar with my fingers (but you knew that) and, most recently, wheat germ from the jar with a spoon. Not sure where that one came from, but I am lovin’ it!
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 already have a tummy-ache from the sweets I plan to eat on Sunday. =)
Okay, I guess I am not so weird after all! Lately, I have been on a RAW OATMEAL kick! Yes, an obscene amount of totally, completely uncooked oatmeal has been eaten with yogurt, with cottage cheese, or with just a splash of soy milk! It is such a relief to see other people who have the same love for for food in its purest form 🙂
I just got back from a trip to London and unfortunately Longchamp bags are NOT cheaper over there…nothing is cheaper over there : ( I want the same one you do! Nordstrom occasionally has some on sale…but they are a little bit different style than the traditional one you want. You should just get it! They are PERFECT for travelling, great carry on and great to have when walking around a big city so that you can toss anything in there that you may not want to carry in hand.
Glad your birthday is after Lent 😉
I wonder if there is a gluten-free alternative that is similar to wheat germ.
I have only been reading your site for a coupld of months now, but you inspired me to give up sweets for Lent as well (mostly an exercise in selfj-control). My birthday is next Monday (4/25) and I can’t wait to celebrate with homemade red velvet cake for mine! Thanks for helping inspire me! 🙂
My mom eats wheat germ out of the jar. It really used to gross me out! I thought she was the only one 🙂
i totally eat oatmeal straight from the jar haha. I used to eat wheat germ growing upp alll the time! my mom always put it on our yogurt! I should go get some, its been yearrsss
Your smoothies look SO UNREAL.
I must try them out soon…
I own a Magic Bullet, but would LOVE a vitamix! They’re crazy expensive though!….eventually 😉
What is the first thing you are planning on eating once lent is over?