Start the day with healthy whole grains! They’re full of fiber and incredibly satisfying, so you’ll have all the energy you need to make through a busy morning. Here are some of our favorite ways to prepare them, from homemade granola and muesli to creative spins on oatmeal and pancakes.
Maple-Almond Granola with Seasonal Fruit This crunchy granola, lightly sweetened with honey and flavorful grade-B maple syrup, is very versatile: you can stir in almost any type of fresh or dried fruit. Sprinkle over yogurt or serve in a bowl with milk. |
Steel-Cut Oats with Honeyed Pears and Glazed Pecans Steel-cut oats result in a textured oatmeal, with a deliciously chewy yet tender bite. They do require longer simmering than regular oatmeal, but it’s worth the effort. Top with crunchy sugared pecans and cinnamon-coated pears, and you’ll be in oatmeal heaven. |
Dried-Fruit Granola Bars with Peanut Butter Drizzle Make a batch of granola bars in advance for grab-and-go weekday breakfasts and snacks on the run. They’re chock-full of wholesome ingredients and topped with a peanut butter drizzle. |
Buckwheat-Blueberry Pancakes Here, buckwheat flour lends flavor and whole-grain goodness to a classic pancake recipe, while tart-sweet blueberries give the tender pancakes bursts of fruit flavor. |
Muesli with Almonds, Coconut and Dried Fruit This mixture of rolled oats, dried fruit and nuts gets even more whole-grain heft from puffed brown rice and bran flakes. |
Baked Oatmeal This no-fuss baked oatmeal comes together quickly and allows for endless variations to make it your own.; try substituting different berries or nuts. Leftovers reheat nicely the next day. |
Whole-Wheat Farina with Berry Swirl A bright berry sauce swirled into creamy whole-wheat cereal is a sublime alternative to oatmeal. Serve this comforting dish with a splash of milk and a sprinkle of turbinado sugar, if you like. |
Millet Muffins These whole wheat and millet muffins have a light, airy texture and bright, fresh flavor, thanks to the addition of lemon zest and juice. |
Featured Recipe: Homemade Granola with Blueberries & Yogurt
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