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Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwiches

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Seasoned breaded chicken strips, honey mustard tang, and smokey gouda cheese; these Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwiches pack a huge flavor punch!  We recommend serving them up with a side of your favorite fries.

The baked chicken portion of the recipe can also be made on its own if you enjoy having chicken tenders on hand for snacking, salads, etc.  They’re very versatile!

My husband gets the credit for this one as it was his perfect solution for switching up burger night.  It’s definitely a crowd-pleaser! 

Servings: Approx. 4 Sandwiches 

Ingredients:

FOR THE CHICKEN

  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts
  • 1/2 Cup Flour (we used white whole wheat)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 1/2 Cups Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp Tangy Garlic Spice Blend (linked, or equivalent)
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt

FOR THE HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE

  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp Coarse Ground Dijon Mustard
  • 5 Tbsp Honey
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper

TO SERVE, FOR EACH SANDWICH

  • A Brioche Bun
  • Lettuce
  • Dill Pickles
  • Red Onion Slices
  • A Smoked Gouda Slice

Directions:

PREP AND BAKE THE CHICKEN STRIPS

Preheat the oven to 425°

Cover a baking sheet with foil (to prevent sticking)

Spread the flour on a large plate, and beat the eggs together in a bowl

In another medium-sized bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic spice blend, onion powder, salt, and pepper 

Slice the chicken breasts into 2-3” strips

Roll each chicken strip in the flour until coated, then dip into the eggs. Roll the egg-covered chicken in the breadcrumb mixture and place on the prepared baking sheet

Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes – The breading should be browned and crispy when done

MAKE THE SAUCE

While the chicken is baking, prepare the honey mustard sauce

Melt the butter and whisk it together with the mustard, honey, and spices until the sauce is smooth

(Note that the sauce may thicken if left to stand. Briefly reheating it in the microwave will return it to a more liquid state)

ASSEMBLE SANDWICHES

When the chicken is ready, dunk each breaded strip in the sauce until fully coated 

For each sandwich, place chicken strips on a warm brioche bun and melt a slice of gouda over them. Top with lettuce, onions and pickles

Enjoy!

Easy Matcha Pancakes

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These Easy Matcha Pancakes are quick and delicious!  The matcha flavor is subtle, but pairs perfectly with the honey. While the chocolate chips are optional, they’re surprisingly complimentary! Using a pre-made pancake mix as the base speeds this meal up immensely. It only takes a few minutes to throw everything together!

This colorful green breakfast is perfect for holidays like St. Patrick’s Day or Christmas, as well as for fun family weekend mornings!

If you’re not a traditional chocolate person, you could also try adding in a sprinkle of white chocolate chips as a sweet add-in. If you prefer pairing your pancakes with fruit, bananas and strawberries work well.

(Of course keep in mind that matcha does contain caffeine, so depending on how sensitive you are these may give you a boost!) We used Mighty Leaf Matcha, but use whichever brand you prefer.

Servings: Approx. 4 Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Birch Benders Organic Classic mix
  • 2/3 Cup Water (or as needed)
  • 1.5 Tsp Matcha Powder
  • (Optional: A light sprinkle of chocolate chips)
  • Honey for serving

Directions:

Combine the pancake mix and water according to package instructions

Add in the matcha (and chocolate chips if using)

Cook the pancakes on medium heat

Drizzle with honey

Enjoy!

Ingredient recommendations linked!

Love matcha?  You need to try my Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake!

In the mood for more breakfast? Here are a few sweet choices to check out!

Sourdough Banana French Toast

Sunbutter Berry Overnight Oats

Whole Wheat Blackberry Cobbler Cups

Chocolate Strawberry Protein Oats

Earl Grey Lattes

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Perfect for cozy mornings, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a post-dinner treat, these Earl Grey lattes only require 4 ingredients and take a few short minutes to make!  Simple and delicious, my husband is the expert when it comes to whipping these up in our house!

A few notes:

We personally used decaf so that we could enjoy them later in the evening, but traditional caffeinated tea will work wonderfully as well!

The quantities and sweetness are fully in your control depending on how you prefer your tea.  

Lastly, if you don’t have any tools on hand to froth the milk, it is still very enjoyable when skipping this step!

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

Earl Grey Tea (We used Bigelow Decaf)

Whole Milk

Honey

Nutmeg

Directions: 

Steep the tea in hot water

Add in honey for sweetness if desired

Foam up and add in your milk

Top with honey and nutmeg

Enjoy!

Ingredient recommendations linked!

Raspberry Oat & Honey Yogurt Bowl

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This combination is a recent favorite of mine when it comes to needing a quick and easy yet nutrient-dense breakfast or afternoon snack! The ratios can be adjusted to your liking, but think overnight oats meets granola bowl!

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

Plain Greek Yogurt (I used nonfat)

Quick Oats

Hemp Hearts

Local Honey

Frozen Raspberries

Directions:

Start with a helping of the plain greek yogurt

Mix in a large sprinkle of the quick oats for texture

Stir in a spoonful of the hemp hearts for some omega 3s and iron

Add a generous drizzle of the local honey

Top with the frozen raspberries

Enjoy!

Ingredient recommendations linked!

Manuka Sunbutter Ice Cream

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This Manuka Sunbutter Ice Cream has only 5 ingredients, is dairy free, and doesn’t require an ice cream maker! If you’ve ever been a fan of the peanut butter and honey combo, this one is for you!

Ingredients:

27 Fluid Ounces Unsweetened Coconut Milk

2/3 Cup Sunbutter

1/2 Cup Manuka Honey (I used Taylor Pass Honey Co)

3 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt

Directions:

Place an empty freezer-safe pan into the freezer to chill for a couple of hours before preparation

Add all of the ingredients, starting with the coconut milk, into a large food processor

Blend on a low setting for about 3 minutes

Pour the mixture into the chilled pan and return it uncovered to the freezer for 45 min

Once the edges begin to freeze, remove it from the freezer and whisk until smooth

Return it to the freezer for 50 min, remove, and whisk again

Return it to the freezer for another 50 min, remove, and beat with a hand mixer on a low-medium setting

Return it to the freezer for a final 50 min, remove, and beat again with the hand mixer

It can be immediately served as soft serve, or be left sealed to harden further in the freezer to reach a firmer texture if desired

Serve as is, with drizzles of Sunbutter and Manuka, or with your favorite toppings

Enjoy!

No Bake Manuka Energy Balls

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Are you in need of a nutritious and delicious snack for the whole family?! I’ve got you covered. These NO BAKE MANUKA ENERGY BALLS are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast, school lunch treat, or after school snack. Plus they’re all-around allergy friendly!

Ingredients:

1 Cup Sunbutter

1/3 Cup Manuka Honey

2 Tsps Vanilla Extract

1 Cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats

1/4 Cup Salted Pumpkin Seeds

1/3 Cup Hemp Hearts

(I used the varieties linked!)

Directions:

Stir together the sunflower butter, manuka honey, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.

Stir in all of your remaining dry ingredients.

Roll into balls and enjoy!

(Leftovers can be stored in the fridge.)