This holiday season I just can’t seem to pull things together. I’ve become the ultimate procrastinator.
I have yet to finalize our dinner menu, and finally finished shopping. That’s not to say that I’ve wrapped a single gift.
Since procrastination isn’t typically part of my character, I’m going to attribute my lack of holiday focus to the chaos going on at work, due to a particularly large project.
Kretschmer’s Wheat Germ
Another victim of my lack of focus is Kretschmer.
This company was kind enough to send me a bottle of wheat germ several weeks ago, hoping that I would review it in a timely manner and develop a recipe for them.
Wheat germ isn’t an ingredient I’ve worked with, so I had some research to do first. This added task didn’t help my motivation to get cooking.
Ham, Egg and Vegetable Scramble
Little did I know what I was missing out on!
According to Discovery Fit & Health, wheat germ is a natural fat fighting food. The embryo of the wheat kernel, wheat germ provides a boost of nutrients often lost during weight loss when people cut back on saturated fats.
Ham, Egg and Vegetable Scramble
You’ll add all important iron, zinc and folic acid back into your diet, not to mention tummy filling fiber.
Ham, Egg and Vegetable Scramble
Once I had wheat germ figured out, I knew exactly what I planned to do with it. I needed a quick and healthy meal to put on the table so I could finish the rest of my neglected holiday projects.
This was the best scrambled egg recipe. Â I love colorful vegetables, so we packed the pan with ham, spinach and zucchini. Then we topped the dish with creamy cheddar cheese and nutty tasting wheat germ.
This was the energy boost we needed to help us get through present wrapping!
Ham, Egg and Vegetable Scramble
Better late than never! Thank you Kretschmer! I truly enjoyed your product and look forward to using it in other recipes in the future.
If you’d like a free coupon for Kretschmer Wheat Germ, leave a comment. I have two to give away and will do that on Sunday, December 23rd.
Happy Holidays!
Ingredients
- ½ cup green onion, sliced
- 2 cups spinach, sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 cup ham, chopped
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
Instructions
- Combine green onion, spinach, zucchini, garlic and ham in a large bowl.
- Whip eggs in another bowl and combine with vegetables.
- Preheat oven broiler.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
- Add eggs and cook stirring frequently until just set.
- Top with cheese and wheat germ. Place under the broiler just long enough to melt the cheese.
Notes
Calories: 224kcal, Weight Watchers PointsPlus 5 Saturated fatty acids: 4.45g Monounsaturated fatty acids: 4.79g Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 2.54g Total fat: 11.79g Calories from fat: 106 Cholesterol: 423mg Carbohydrate, by difference: 6.15g Total dietary fiber: 1.47g Protein: 20.62g
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Certainly doesn’t feel like the holidays yet!! Beautiful morning recipe!
I like to use wheat germ in granola and bread. Your egg scramble looks healthy and very delicious too.
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted…Poppyseed Wholewheat Bread Ring
I can see why. I love the nuttiness it imparts.
My mom uses whet germ in her oatmeal, and just about everything else. She loves it and has used it since I was little. I will have to show her this recipe! Sounds delicious.
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Wheat germ is new to me, but I can totally see adding to oatmeal. Just goes to show that moms know best. Have a wonderful Christmas Gina.
Wheat germ has always been low on my priority list — in fact I don’t believe I’ve ever used it in the kitchen. But I’m intrigued by this recipe. I know the benefits of wheat germ, and this seems like a terrific — and totally natural — way to use it. (Natural in that so many “healthy” recipes just aren’t the way most people cook.) Good stuff! Thanks.
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Wheat germ is new to me too, but I have to say I love the nuttiness it adds. I can totally see it added to baked goods. I’m wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday.
I’ve gotten out of the habit of using wheat germ and even when I did, I tended to add it to other cereals. Great idea to boost an egg dish. Happy holidays, Kristi. Hope you and yours have a wonderful time! Hester x
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I have to admit I really liked the nutty taste, and it’s certainly affordable. Have a wonderful New Year!
I’ve been loving all these extra lean and quick dishes you’ve been featuring lately and I definitely feel you on lacking motivation. Great scramble and excellent colors in the dish. Never tried wheat germ (been on a chia kick) but I’d love to give it a shot!
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I usually do flaxmeal, but I’ve tried chia seeds and really like them. Especially in my smoothies. Like you, I’ve not used wheat germ before, but I like the nutty flavor.
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