Recipes for Whole Wheat Flour

Safe ways to use whole wheat flour past its expiration date

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Whole Wheat Pancakes

Make delicious pancakes using expired whole wheat flour, reducing food waste.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup expired whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the expired whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vegetable oil.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  4. Heat a lightly greased griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
  6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  7. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Whole Wheat Pizza

Whole Wheat Pizza

Make a healthy and delicious pizza using slightly expired whole wheat flour, reducing food waste.

Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup sliced olives

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, yeast, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the warm water and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Roll out the dough into a pizza shape and transfer it to a greased baking sheet.
  7. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
  9. Arrange the bell peppers, mushrooms, and olives on the pizza.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and serve.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Whole Wheat Banana Bread

Transform overripe bananas and expired whole wheat flour into a moist and flavorful banana bread.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
55 minutes
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup expired whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, expired whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts if desired.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
  8. Enjoy the delicious whole wheat banana bread!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Bake a batch of moist and flavorful blueberry muffins using slightly expired whole wheat flour, reducing food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries into the batter.
  6. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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