Thank you Brownberry® for sponsoring this recipe & giveaway. All opinions are my own.
I think one of the big factors that keep people from changing to a healthier diet is fear of too much change. Many people know that their diet could use improvement, but when looking at diet and health foods, they are nearly unrecognizable which seems like too big of a leap. I confess that I sometimes fall into the trap of being afraid to try foods that are dramatically different from what I’m used to. Thankfully, there are brands like Brownberry® breads that are similar to foods that we’re all used to, but with less calories and more nutrition.
I grew up eating white bread and have continued to buy white bread out of habit as an adult. Yet, bread rarely has much flavor so changing to Brownberry® breads didn’t seem too scary. My most convenient grocery store is a Meijer and I found a few Brownberry® options that I was eager to try. I purchased Brownberry® PocketThins and 12 grain bread but there were a few others to choose from as well.
Brownberry® 12 grain bread is made with whole grains, so you get 26 whole grains for every 2 slices. The bread has no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial colors or flavors and has 5g of fiber in every 2 slices.
The 12 grain bread loaf is a bit shorter than other breads that I’ve purchased, but each slice is wider as well. They are perfect for making big sandwiches or toast.
The PocketThins are 100% whole wheat and are 100 calories per pocket. The package included four PockeThins that are designed to be torn in half. Each pocket contains 19 grams of whole grain and 5 grams of fiber. In the past I would use flour tortillas to make chicken wraps, so I decided to alter my recipe by using a whole wheat pocket thin to contain the ingredients.
I usually make this recipe with plain chicken breast, but the day that I went shopping the deli had chicken tenders pre-made for 60% off, so I got a six pack for $2 and decided to use those this time which made this a really quick meal to make.
This recipe makes 4 pita pockets
Ingredients:
2 chicken strips (roughly palm-size each)
1 medium onion (I used a sweet onion but I also use white onions sometimes)
1 green bell pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese to taste
Instructions:
Bake chicken until finished. In my case, my chicken strips were pre-cooked so I just left them in the oven for about 5 minutes to warm.
Cut chicken into bite sized pieces, or shred.
In a frying pan on the stove toss in chopped onion and green pepper with a small amount of oil or butter (1 teaspoon did the trick for us) and heat until onions are transparent and green peppers are soft.
Divide Brownberry® PocketThins in half to create two pockets.
Fill the PocketThins with a layer of chicken, then a layer of onion & pepper, then a layer of chicken, etc until full.
Sprinkle cheese over top of pocket to taste.
Enjoy!
The Chicken Pita Pocket was delicious, I didn’t notice any real taste difference when compared to a tortilla or any other bread but the PocketThins made it a easier to eat because the pockets contain the ingredients effortlessly. They would be perfect for young children who struggle to keep a tortilla shell wrapped, but they’re also a great option for adults looking for a healthier option. These chicken pita pockets will definitely be staying in our regular dinner meal rotation.
Brownberry® has a new line of breads called the Brownberry® Healthfull line. This line includes nuts & siddes, flax & sunflower and steetlcut oats and honey. Each of the Healthfull varieties are just 80 calories per slice, and have no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. They are also free of high fructose corn syrup and are a good source of fiber. Plus, Brownberry® Healthfull breads have been certified by the American Heart Association!
Brownberry bread can be found in the midwest, and the same bread can be found in the Eastern US as Arnold brand bread, or as Orowheat bread in the western US.
Win it: A coupon to purchase any Brownberry® bread item & a $25 Visa Gift Card!
To enter: Fill out the GT form below by 6/18/2015. Open to the US.
Hi there! I am Emily Evert, the owner of Emily Reviews. I am 28 and live in a small town in Michigan with my boyfriend Ryan and our two pugs. I have a large family and I adore my nieces and nephews. I love reading memoirs, and learning about child development and psychology. I love watching The Game of Thrones, Teen Mom, Sister Wives and Veep. I like listening to Jason Isbell, John Prine, and other alt-country or Americana music. I created Emily Reviews as a creative outlet to share my life and the products that I love with others.
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Dotty J Boucher
This looks delicious! I love eating out of a pita pocket, i think it helps me to eat
less.
Flax and Sunflower