Best Healthy Whole Wheat Bread Recipes

HEALTHY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD MACHINE BUNS

Steps:

• Place warm water, egg, olive oil, honey, molasses, chia seeds, whole wheat flour, salt, and yeast into a bread machine, in the order listed by the manufacturer. Run Dough cycle. Remove dough from the machine after the cycle is done, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
• Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Form dough into 12 buns and arrange on the baking sheet. Let rise until doubled in size, about 55 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven until buns are golden brown, about 14 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Brush with melted butter.

HEALTHY WHOLE WHEAT PITA BREAD (NO OIL OR SUGAR)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°F.
• Sift together 2 cups of flour and the yeast.
• Add water and salt and mix well.
• Gradually add in the remaining flour just until the dough begins to clean the sides of the bowl. Once this happens, stop adding flour (so, you might not use all the flour the recipe calls for.).
• Knead the dough for about 4 or 5 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic. (While you're kneading, you can get creative and add in some herbs or spices, but only if you want to do that). Be careful not to over-knead the dough.
• Form dough into 10 balls.
• On a floured surface, roll each ball into a 5-6 inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick. (Be sure to sprinkle a little flour on both sides to prevent sticking).
• Place on a non-stick baking sheet and allow to rise 30 minutes, or until slightly raised.
• Just before you place the pan in the oven, flip each pita over on its other side.
• Bake on the bottom rack of the oven for 5 minutes. (The instant hot heat will help them puff up).
• When the pitas come out of the oven they will be hard, but they will soften as the cool.
• Store them, while they're still warm, in plastic baggies or an airtight container.
• Cut the pitas in half crosswise and stuff with your favorite fillings (beans and rice, taco fixings, thick stews, curries - anything goes).
• Pitas can be reheated in a 350°F oven or in the microwave.

ASHLEY'S HEALTHY (WHOLE WHEAT OATMEAL) BANANA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Cream butter and sugar together.
• Add eggs one at a time beating after each one.
• Add yogurt, bananas, and vanilla and beat.
• Add flour, salt, and baking soda- beat just until mixed- not too much.
• Add quick oats and pecans and stir with a spoon.
• Pour into bread pan and bake for about 1 hour.

HEALTHY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Steps:

• Add ingredients in order they are listed into your bread machine and use dough setting.
• Remove dough from machine once cycle is done form into a loaf. Place in greased loaf pan and cover. Let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. If loaf starts browning too soon, lightly lay a piece of foil on top of the loaf to prevent too much darkening.
• Remove bread from oven and allow to rest in pan for a few minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cover with a cloth. Slice and enjoy while still warm!
• *If you do not have agave nectar or applesauce, you can use the same amounts of honey and oil, respectively. The above is a healthier alternative.

HEALTHY CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE SWIRL BREAD (WHOLE WHEAT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat together margarine, sugar, and egg. Add skim milk and mix.
• Combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
• Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, and fold in optional raisins or sultanas.
• Pour a half of the batter into a greased loaf pan.
• Sprinkle additional cinnamon and additional sugar and then dot cream cheese on top of batter. Cover with rest of batter.
• Bake for 30-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean and the top is browned.
• SUGGESTION: would taste delish with cream cheese icing on top =).

CARMEN'S HEALTHY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Steps:

• Mix all of the dry ingredients (except yeast, sugar, and sesame seeds) together in a bowl.
• In a seperate bowl mix the yeast and sugar and add the warm (room temperature) water.
• Knead well for at least 5 minutes. When the dough gets sticky add more flour.
• Leave the dough to rise in a warm place for one hour or more.
• Knead the dough again a few times and put it in an oiled pan.
• If you want to add sesame seeds to the top, smear the top of the dough with water first so they'll stick better.
• Bake it for 45-50 minutes at 180 C or 350°F.