I had two large chicken breasts in the fridge that I figured I could parlay into a yummy crock pot meal.
A comment on Courtney’s blog by Corey linked to a recipe on her blog for slow cooker spicy buffalo chicken sandwiches and I was immediately sold.
Though I am a big fan of my own pulled buffalo chicken sandwiches, I wanted to try something new and Corey’s recipe seemed like a winner.
Her recipe called for sautéing veggies and chicken in a skillet before putting them in the crock pot, but I detest dishes, so I put everything in the crock pot at once. (I omitted the red pepper because I didn’t have one on hand.)
After cooking for about five hours on low, we had spicy buffalo chicken, ready for eatin’!
It was really good! Ryan and I both liked it and agreed we would definitely make it again, though I must say that if I was really in the mood for traditional buffalo chicken flavor like I imagine it (think buffalo wings!), I’d stick to my pulled buffalo chicken.
We served our chicken over steamed broccoli with a side of muffins!
The muffins we ate were homemade oatmeal banana flax muffins that I made yesterday as part of my latest freelance assignment. Packed with whole grains, oats, healthy fat and banana, they are moist, wholesome and totally delicious.
Oatmeal Banana Flax Muffins (Makes 6 muffins)
Ingredients:
- ¾ c. whole wheat flour
- ½ c. old fashioned oats
- ¼ c. firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. ground flax seeds
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 egg white
- 2 ½ tbsp. canola oil
- ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 small banana, mashed
- ½ c. milk
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin pan with six paper muffin cups
- Combine whole wheat flour, oats, brown sugar, flax seeds, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt
- In a separate bowl, mix together egg white, oil, vanilla, banana and milk
- Gradually mix flour mixture into egg mixture until batter is combined
- Divide the batter into the six muffin cups
- Bake for 15 – 18 minutes
I think they’d make a great breakfast on the go.
And speaking of which… See ya tomorrow for breakfast! 
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I have to say that for the past few of hours i have been hooked by the amazing posts on this site. Keep up the great work.
Even with no sugar and olive oil instead of canola, these muffins were great! I can always count on you to have awesome fool proof recipes!
I just made these but added 1 TBS of cocoa powder for a little chocolate kick! Love it!
I just found your website today and was scrolling through, came across this recipe! I love Banana’s and I love muffins! I had to make them this afternoon! Can I just say… YUM! I calculated the calories from the brands of ingredients I used and only 200 calories! Even better 😀
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Do you suggest anything to sub for the brown sugar? I’m trying to eat low sugar….but I know that it’s hard to sub things for brown sugar in baking! Thanks!
organic agave nectar is a newer sub the amber can be for brown sugar, has a low glycemic index and is suitable for vegan diets also
How much agave nectar?
The bottle I bought said 2/3 cup agave nectar= 1 cup brown sugar
and also reduce other liquids by 1/4 cup.
For this recipe I used 2 1/2 tbs and omitted the milk. My husband loved them and he hates everything I make that is even remotely healthy
DELICIOUS muffins! Thanks so much for the recipe, it is a hit with the entire family; I always get 8 muffins out of this recipe and I add some raisins, blueberries, or whatever we feel like that day …. sometimes even a few chocolate chips 😉 Thanks again! 🙂
These are in the oven now!! I had to use chia seeds instead of flax so I made some modifications to the recipe. I am so excited to eat one!!