Organic Whole Grain Blend Recipe
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Our organic whole grain blend recipe is full of healthy seeds and grains. This easy mix adds great flavor, texture, and heart-healthy benefits to bread, muffins, pancakes, and more.
As much as we like to bake, there’s a level of satisfaction that we get when we can add whole-grain nutrition. We’ll be sharing our favorites and suggest variations to make it your own. While it’s amazing in artisan bread, we’ll share other ways you can use it.
Why We Make It
According to experts, adding organic whole grains to our diet can help lower the risk of obesity and inflammation which are only two factors that can raise our chances for heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Besides being health-conscious making your own whole grain mix is a budget-friendly time saver. You know it’s fresh, and when you’re ready to make your favorite recipe it’s ready. No longer are you waiting for it to arrive in the mail. You can feel good knowing that the ingredients are wholesome and without preservatives.
Whole Grain Blend Recipe
I don’t want you to get hung up on exactly what I used. While I share with you what I use, I’d rather you use it as a guide. This is a versatile bread blend you can make according to what you have available and what flavors you like.
How to Make Your Whole Grain Mix
Some grocery stores have bins full of organic whole grains and seeds or individual packages.
Seeds:
- Poppy seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Golden Flaxseed
- Sunflower seeds
Grains:
- Cracked Wheat
- Rolled Wheat Flakes
- Rolled Rye Flakes
- Hulled Millet
The seeds provide healthy fats, protein, and various micronutrients, while the grains contribute complex carbohydrates, fiber, and different nutritional profiles. Together, they create a well-rounded nutritional blend that enhances both the taste and health benefits of bread.
Additions and Variations
Seeds can be added by sprinkling them over the top or blended into your organic whole grain mix. Suggestions include pumpkin, chia, hemp, sesame, caraway, and fennel.
Grain suggestions include oats, barley, or spelt flakes. Some grains are better cooked and cooled before adding them to baked goods such as steel-cut oats, brown rice, farro, or corn (grits, polenta).
Combined, these ingredients create a nutritional powerhouse that provides a spectrum of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, protein, and fiber while adding wonderful texture and flavor complexity.
How to store
For shorter storage, store in cool, dry, dark locations. You can store whole grain mixes using airtight glass jars, food-grade plastic containers, or in the original packaging if not opened.
Oilier seeds such as sesame and sunflower seeds can go rancid and can benefit from being stored in the refrigerator.
For longer storage, grains and seeds can be stored in the freezer.
Signs that seeds or grains are no longer suitable for use include a rancid or “off” smell, changes in color, or the presence of insects or webs.
How to Use Whole Grain Mixes
When I set out to make my own artisan loaf of bread, I purchased a pre-made blend. It wasn’t cheap and didn’t go very far. From that experience, I was determined to make my own simple whole grain blend with what I could get. In addition to bread, I add it to my homemade granola, sourdough pancake batter, and breakfast oatmeal.
I hope you enjoyed this delicious recipe as much as we do. Drop me a comment below, and don’t forget to give it a star rating. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Your comments and ratings help others decide if this recipe is for them too.
Organic Whole Grain Blend
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Poppy seeds
- 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup Golden Flaxseed
- 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup Cracked Wheat
- 1/4 cup Rolled Wheat Flakes
- 1/4 cup Rolled Rye Flakes
- 1/4 cup Hulled Millet
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients.
- Store in an airtight bag or container. May be kept in the freezer for an extended period of time.
Nutritional Disclaimer
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
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Creating your own blends of mixes and spices allows you to control what goes into them. If that’s something you’re interested in be sure to check out our Dry Spice Rub perfect for meats and veggies, Blackening Seasoning, and our homemade Taco Seasoning.
This Whole Grain Blend recipe was first released on January 6, 2017. It has been updated to improve our readers’ experience. We added variations and substitution suggestions. No changes were made to the actual recipe.
We just love this blend and it’s saved us so much money making our own. If we can’t find something we leave it out or substitute it with something else we like.
I have a large canister with 2 packages of Harvest Grains in it.right now. I have never liked to run out and I don’t like to buy it online a lot because of the shipping. You have just saved me from overbuying and possibly letting it go stale. Thank you so for the recipe.
Thank you TerriSue! That means so much to me. Those seeds can go rancid so I hope you’re storing it in your freezer? A friend of mine suggested throwing some in my next batch of granola too.
Just amazing, Julie!
Thank you so much, Linda! Hope you had a wonderful holiday!
I had a very nice holiday. Thank you, Julie!
I love this idea of blending up your own grains! This would make such an amazing loaf of bread.
Thank you Natalie! Happy New Year to you!
I love to make my own spice blends and love the sound of your whole grain bread blend with all it’s textures and flavors! 🙂
Thank you Petra! I do too. I am always trying to up the nutritional benefits of what I cook in a delicious way and love this one.
All those yummy grains would definitely add texture and wholesomeness to any bread recipe. Very well done. If you were closer Julie, I’d have you and a few friends over and have you demonstrate the art and skill of bread making. Mine are always a hit/miss outcome.
I DON’T know how I missed this Loretta! That would be so much fun getting together and baking some bread and then finishing it off with a bit of wine yes? I know I’m going to get to meet you some day my friend!
Count me in if wine is served during the lesson :). I wonder why you aren’t seeing my responses to your posts? I also sent a response to your honey wholegrain bread recipe, I see it on your post, but I don’t see a response. Are you not receiving notifications from me?
I don’t know what’s going on with my comments Loretta, they are all out of order and your comment got buried in some of the older comments. Don’t you just love technical stuff? It’s my nemesis! I would love to get together and still think it will happen!
Gorgeous! So much goodness!
Thank you Elaine! I love these goodies in my bread.
Good for you to make your own seed/grain blend for bread. It’s always better than having to buy it and cheaper too as long as you use it a lot and I am sure you do. I make a boule in an artisan pot and also one in my bread machine that are good but your mix has so many different ingredients. I must give it a try…
Thank you so much Judi! I just keep it in the freezer and take it out as I need it so none of it goes to waste. I bet that boule you make is just beautiful. What kind of artisan pot do you use?
It’s a 4.2 quart artisan crock I bought from KAF. See Sourdough Boule W/Oats, Sunflower & Flax Seeds and you can see the bread and the pot.
Thank you Judi!
Wow! This gorgeous blend of grains must make an amazing loaf of bread! I’d love to try it in my bread machine… so healthy! What a great idea you had to make your own blend. I’ve had so many frustrating experiences with not finding a product I’ve been accustomed to using. That’s how I ended up making my own Roasted Mushroom Stock!
Thank you Tamara! Mushroom stock sounds amazing. I love mushroom everything. I can’t believe that I hadn’t done this earlier. Sometimes I just get an Ah ha moment. Wish that happened more often.
This looks sooo good! I wonder if it would be as good gluten free! I want it!
Thank you Michelle! I just love stuffing my bread full of extra things.
This is a fabulous mix Julie and canbe made into a good trail mix also with some dry berries and spices.
I love trail mix like that too Sonal! Makes snacking a little less guilty!