10 ways to eat more whole wheat

Whole-wheat fettuccine with anchovies, feta and ricotta

An easy way to add more nutrition to a pasta dish is by substituting whole wheat noodles. They contain both the bran and germ from the grain, boosting it's fibre, vitamin and mineral content. Get the recipe.

Protein-packed whole wheat pancakes

Cottage cheese adds lightness and protein to these delicious low-sugar, whole wheat pancakes. Get the recipe.

Streusel-crunch blueberry muffins

With a crispy streusel topping, tons of fresh berries and a hint of nutty whole wheat, these aren’t your everyday blueberry muffins. Bonus: They’re deliciously moist inside! Get the recipe.

Spaghetti-squash tetrazzini

And this pasta substitute packs all the creaminess of lasagna – plus health-boosting ingredients – without added calories. (The kale salad and whole wheat croutons don't hurt, either.) Get the recipe.

Buttermilk-cornbread waffles

Waffles for breakfast, or waffles and faux-fried chicken for dinner – take your pick, becuase every element of this Southern classic is better for you. Get the recipe.

Perfect pizza dough

For pizza-night, try a healthier variation of our perfect pizza dough. Instead of 1 cup of all-purpose flour, use 1 cup whole-wheat flour and 2 tbsp ground flax seeds. Then continue with recipe, adding your favourite toppings! Get the recipe.

Apple-pecan olive oil cake

This moist, delicious cake is chock full of apples and nuts, plus the goodness of whole wheat and olive oil – and it’s dairy-free! Pretty enough for parties, it’s also perfect for brunch. Get the recipe.

Irish brown bread

It's always good to have a classic brown bread recipe in your back pocket. It makes brilliant toast, and accompanies hearty soups and stewsm with ease. (This is our current favourite - it's one of the simplest breads we've ever made.) Get the recipe.

Chocolate walnut banana bread

Our revamped recipe has everything you love about banana bread — and it turns out whole-wheat flour, flax seeds (and rum) make the original taste even better. Get the recipe.

Tandoori chicken burger with raita

The secret? It's just swapping in whole-wheat naan. Serve burgers with creamy cucumber raita and fresh cilantro. Get the recipe.

From breakfast to dinner (and dessert!) sneak a little extra whole wheat into your diet with these easy recipes.

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