Whole Grain Honey Bread Bowls (Healthier Panera Copycat)

⏱️ 2 hours 15 minutes (including rise time)👥 6 bread bowls servings❤️ Taste: 9/10
Whole Grain Honey Bread Bowls (Healthier Panera Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Gut Health8/10
Anti-Inflammatory7/10
Blood Sugar Control7/10

Ingredients

  • •• 3 cups whole wheat flour (or 2 cups whole wheat + 1 cup all-purpose)
  • •• 1 cup rolled oats
  • •• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • •• 1½ cups warm water
  • •• 2 tbsp honey (instead of sugar)
  • •• 2 tbsp olive oil (instead of vegetable oil)
  • •• 1½ tsp salt
  • •• 1 egg white for brushing (optional)

Instructions

  1. 11. Mix warm water, honey, and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes
  2. 22. Combine flours, oats, salt in large bowl
  3. 33. Add olive oil to yeast mixture, then combine with dry ingredients
  4. 44. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth
  5. 55. Rise 1 hour in warm place
  6. 66. Shape into 6 bowls, rise 30 minutes
  7. 77. Brush with egg white (optional)
  8. 88. Bake 375°F for 25-30 minutes

Smart Substitutions

• White flour→Whole wheat flour

More fiber, nutrients, steady energy

💡 30% lower
• Sugar→Honey

Natural sweetener with minerals

💡 15% lower
• Vegetable oil→Olive oil

Heart-healthy fats

💡 Neutral