104 whole grain recipes

Kale and buckwheat with Brussels sprouts and mushrooms blends nutty whole grain with roasted sprouts, sauteed shiitakes, blanched parsnips, and onions. A hearty plant-based grain bowl packed with fiber.

Whole wheat carob brownies are a low-fat, dairy-free, eggless dessert sweetened with honey and applesauce. Caffeine-free chocolate alternative with whole grain flour and a tender cake-like texture.

Barley and cranberry dessert cooked in cranberry juice with raisins, cinnamon, lemon zest, and honey. A naturally sweet, whole grain treat served warm or cold with almost no fat.

Toasted pearl barley pilaf simmered in chicken broth with fresh basil, green onions, and a pinch of nutmeg. A nutty, herbaceous whole grain side dish ready in one hour.

A simple whole wheat bread machine recipe with just honey, flour, water, salt, and yeast. This rustic peasant loaf has a hearty crumb, nutty whole grain flavor, and a crispy, golden-brown crust.

Wild rice and bulgur pilaf simmered in chicken broth with tarragon, onion, and parsley. A nutty, low-calorie whole grain side dish with two textures in every bite.

Vegetarian mushroom gravy built on browned flour, miso, soy sauce, and sea kelp for deep umami without meat. Pour over veggie burgers, mashed potatoes, or whole grains.

Magenta millet pilaf pressure-cooked with beets, then finished with fresh orange juice, orange zest, and mint. A vibrant vegan whole grain side dish.

Old-fashioned quick graham bread, a no-knead pioneer-style whole grain loaf with brown sugar, graham flour, and milk. Bakes up in an hour with no yeast or rising time required.

Italian bulgur soup with summer squash, lima beans, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and Parmesan. A hearty, low-fat vegetable soup with whole grain texture, ready in 45 minutes.

Roasted vegetable pizza topped with caramelized onions, zucchini, tomatoes, and garlic on homemade whole grain dough. This vegetarian pizza is packed with Mediterranean flavor.

Chewy wheat berries tossed with ripe chopped tomatoes and crisp red onion for a hearty whole grain salad. Three ingredients, five minutes, and endlessly customizable with your go-to dressing.

Baked rice souffle with a creamy milk-cooked rice base, whipped egg whites for lift, and a homemade raspberry sauce. A light, elegant French-style dessert with a golden top.

Pearl barley pilaf simmered in chicken broth with green peas, sauteed onion, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce. A hearty whole grain side dish ready in 40 minutes.

A simple vegetarian buckwheat and rice bake with fresh tomatoes, onion, and basil. Simmered on the stove, then baked until firm. Budget-friendly whole grain comfort in 45 minutes.

Two fresh mint condiments in one recipe: a cool yogurt dip with honey and orange zest, plus a zippy pineapple relish with whole grain mustard. Both come together in 15 minutes with zero cooking.