5 Whole Wheat Recipes for a Healthier You

The Daily Meal
Jane Bruce
Jane Bruce

Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Heirloom Tomatoes Recipe:

INGREDIENTS:

-Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
-1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
-2 anchovy fillets
-1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
-5 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
-3 large heirloom tomatoes, diced finely
-1 bunch basil

DIRECTIONS:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta for half the time recommended in the package directions. Drain, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the anchovies in the oil over low heat until dissolved, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Then, add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.

Next, tear the basil leaves and add them to the pot. Season generously with pepper. Stir in the pasta and heat through. Add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if necessary.

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Recipe Details:

Servings: 6
Special Designations: Healthy

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Here's a super easy and healthy salad with fresh roasted beets and wheat berries to keep you satisfied. If possible, find beets with the greens intact, usually at farmers markets.

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Whole-Wheat Banana Waffles:

There is honestly no better way to begin the day than with a delicious, hearty breakfast. So why not kick-start your morning with whole-wheat waffles, fresh fruit, and sweet maple syrup?

Bananas taste amazing in waffles and give them a great sweetness without all the added sugar. They also help keep the waffles super moist and really fluffy! I threw in some of my favorite spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg and even a hint of vanilla.

Click here for the Whole-Wheat Banana Waffles Recipe

Blackberry Whole Wheat Coffee Cake:

Using applesauce makes this coffee cake recipe lower in fat, plus it's a great way to use fresh blackberries when in season (or frozen when they're not).

Click here for the Blackberry Whole Wheat Coffee Cake Recipe

Whole-Wheat Gingerbread Scones:

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