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My Wheat Germ Opportunity (+ Giveaway)

Published on June 12, 2013 By Emily. Updated on July 8, 2013

Sometimes I get excited about strange things: the new throw pillow we just got for our bed, any mail with my name on it, every dog that walks by our house.  A couple weeks ago, excitement once again crossed my face when I saw the subject line “Wheat Germ Opportunity” in my email inbox.  Yes, I was genuinely thrilled about a chance to add more wheat germ to my life.  Wheat germ is the “most vitamin- and mineral-rich part of the wheat kernel, it’s left out when wheat is processed into white flour” and it is packed with vitamins and protein.  After reading that information and more on the Kretschmer web page, there was no way I was missing any wheat germ opportunity.

wheat germ

I’ve used Kretschmer Wheat Germ before (mostly in the granola bars mentioned in this post) so when they wrote me that email offering the chance to sample their product and write about it, I immediately said yes.  I already had an almost empty jar of Original Toasted Wheat Germ sitting in my fridge that needed some attention and I really wanted to try the Honey Crunch flavor.  Kretschmer invited me to check out the recipes on their website and I was really surprised by the diversity of uses for wheat germ.

cornbread

The first recipe I tried with my new  Honey Crunch Wheat Germ was Kretschmer’s Buttermilk Cornbread, though I used 1 and a 1/4 cups of milk with a tablespoon of vinegar stirred in instead of the buttermilk.  The recipe made a bread that was sweeter and more crumbly than the cornbread I usually make, but just as delicious and as perfect a vehicle for chili.

wheat germ dressing

I was also really intrigued by the recipe for Wheat Germ Dressing, which uses the original variety of wheat germ.  Ultimately, this recipe tasted a lot like the vinaigrette Brian usually makes, but I liked the added body and the increase in nutrients.

In addition to those two new recipes, I’ve also been adding wheat germ wherever and whenever I think of it.  I’ve randomly sprinkled a few tablespoons into my pancake batter and Brian’s enjoyed it on top of oatmeal.  One of my favorite uses was on top of plain Greek yogurt with honey.  So good!

wheat germ varieties

Would you like your very own “wheat germ opportunity”?  Kretschmer would like to extend their offer of a free Kretschmer product to one of my readers as well!  All you need to do is leave a comment below (feel free to share your favorite wheat germ use or a recipe you want to try) and I’ll randomly draw a winner of a coupon for free Kretschmer product!  You can also check out Kretschmer on Facebook or Twitter.  You’ll have until 6 am on Thursday, June 20th to enter.

Disclaimer: I was provided coupons to try Kretschmer products free of charge.  As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.  This contest is only open to residents of the U.S.  Please visit this page for additional contest rules and disclaimers.

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Comments

  1. lisa fine says

    June 13, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Ooh – I’ve never tried wheat germ, but I’d love to use some in my granola recipe.

  2. Mia F says

    June 14, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    I like wheat germ. It goes great in cereals and it’s good when baked in cookies. :)

  3. Jen says

    June 15, 2013 at 8:47 am

    I’ve never tried it either! I’d love to use it for making muffins!

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  5. Emily @SinfulNutrition says

    June 18, 2013 at 8:01 am

    Believe it or not I like to sprinkle wheat germ on top of my stir fry’s. It gives it a kind of nutty flavor that is delicious! Overnight oats come in at a close second though. Thank you for the giveaway!

  6. Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit says

    June 19, 2013 at 11:31 am

    I love wheat germ and mostly use it in Greek yogurt for added texture and nutrients. But, I’d love to try it in some of the recipes over on the Kretschmer website! :)

  7. Dani Doyle says

    June 19, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    Admittedly, I have never tried wheat germ, but I’m always up for an adventure and am always excited to try new things! I hope all is well!

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