Eating healthy food
Wholegrains are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, which release their energy slowly. They also contain more fibre, vitamins and minerals than their refined cousins. So why is it so hard to get the family to eat them? We've put together some simple recipes using wholegrains that are guaranteed to become family favourites

Triple breakfast stack
Cocoa and vanilla smoothie
Tomato meatball wraps
Spaghetti fish supper
Apple brown betty
Fruit crumble
Fat-free fruit loaf

Triple breakfast stack

A twist on the full English, this tasty sandwich will be wolfed down without anyone noticing the healthy whole grains!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 7-10 minutes
Serves 1 (but easily doubled)

2 rashers smoked back bacon
1 medium egg
1/2 tbsp oil
100g mushrooms, sliced
1 tomato, sliced into 4
3 sliced wholemeal bread, toasted
2 tbsp tomato ketchup

Place the bacon under a preheated grill for 5-7 minutes until golden.

Meanwhile, poach the egg for 2-3 minutes in boiling water. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the mushrooms for 2-3 minutes, remove and add the tomato slices and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Spread the ketchup on 2 slices of bread. Place the bacon and egg on one slice and lay the other slice on top. Top with mushrooms and tomato and the place remaining toast on top and serve.

Cocoa and vanilla smoothie

Quick and easy, this smoothie is perfect if you're pushed for time in the morning, or in need of a tasty pick-me-up at any time

Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves 1

200ml semi skimmed milk
200g vanilla yogurt
2 whole wheat cereal biscuits
1 tsp cocoa

Place all the ingredients in a liquidiser or food processor and blend until smooth. Serve with a dusting of cocoa.

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Wholegrain recipes for healthy family meals