Whole Wheat Recipes

Preschoolers will love these delicious cub-shaped cookies, made with nutty butter and crispy graham crackers. You and the kids can even create these cookies together!

Low-fat pie crust made with a blend of unbleached and whole wheat pastry flour and margarine. A lighter, flaky shell for savory pies and quiches with a simple blind-bake option for fruit fillings.

Vegetarian pesto pizza on whole wheat crust with homemade basil-pine nut pesto, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and zucchini. Everything made from scratch including the dough.

Authentic pumpernickel bread with a rye flour starter, whole wheat, wheat germ, bread crumbs, and caramel for color. A 4-loaf recipe with an overnight rye starter from scratch.

Sour cream apple pie in a nutty oatmeal cookie crust made with whole wheat flour, sesame seeds, and honey. Tart apples with cinnamon and nutmeg get a tangy custard drizzle that bakes up golden.

Pinto bean muffins with raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Beans puréed into the batter add moisture and protein without anyone knowing. Ready in 40 minutes.

Banana nut bread made with whole wheat and white flours, ginger and mace, plus chopped pecans and dates folded in. A spiced, fruit-and-nut-loaded quick bread that's denser and more interesting than the standard.

Braided whole grain rye bread with yogurt, 9-grain cereal, bran flakes, and fennel seeds. Tangy, chewy, fiber-rich loaf with a glossy egg-washed crust.

Whole wheat challah braided into a glossy three-strand loaf, blending nutty whole wheat flour with white for a tender, sturdier crumb. Egg-washed and poppy seed-topped, ready for Shabbat or weekend French toast.

Old-fashioned whole wheat drop cookies sweetened with honey and brown sugar, enriched with sour cream, and studded with raisins and nuts. Makes 3 dozen soft, cakey treats.

Make your own fresh English muffins, once you taste these freshly baked muffins, you will never want to go back to the store--bought ones.

Whole wheat pizza dough made with a blend of whole wheat and white flour for a nutty, chewy crust. Simple yeast dough that makes two crusts from scratch.

Whole wheat raisin nut molasses bread bakes a hearty, slightly sweet quick bread loaf studded with raisins and nuts. Two loaves of dense, dark, fiber-rich bread great for breakfast or snacking.

A wholesome quick bread made with whole wheat flour, oat bran, molasses, buttermilk, chopped dates, and walnuts. No yeast needed. Makes 5 mini loaves that freeze beautifully.

A proper wholemeal quiche bursting with sweet red and yellow peppers, sharp cheddar, and a scattering of edible pansies. Rustic, colourful, and brilliant hot or cold.

Zucchini Maple Bread: a lighter, whole-grain loaf with maple extract, walnuts, raisins, and a topping of sesame seeds. Only two tablespoons of oil and buttermilk for tenderness.