Whole Wheat Garlic Bread Sticks
2 servings · 10 min prep · 45 min cook
Macros per serving
↓ 53% fewer calories · 203 kcal saved
Smart swaps
- All-purpose white flour→White whole wheat flour
Adds 4g fiber per serving and B vitamins while maintaining a light texture that mimics refined flour bread sticks.
- Melted butter (3 tbsp)→Olive oil (1 tbsp)
Replaces saturated fat with heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and cuts total fat by two-thirds.
- Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup)→Nutritional yeast (2 tbsp)
Delivers a cheesy, umami flavor with B12, zero cholesterol, and a fraction of the sodium and calories.
- Garlic powder→Fresh minced garlic
Fresh garlic retains more allicin, which supports cardiovascular health, and provides a brighter flavor.
- Granulated sugar (1 tbsp)→Honey (1 tsp)
Uses less sweetener overall and honey has a lower glycemic index than refined sugar.
Original
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.75 cup warm water
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Healthy version
- •1.5 cups white whole wheat flour
- •2.25 tsp instant yeast
- •1 tsp honey
- •0.5 tsp salt
- •0.75 cup warm water
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •3 cloves fresh garlic cloves, minced
- •2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- •2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- •0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- •1 spray cooking spray
Method
- 1
Combine warm water, honey, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
5 minutes - 2
In a large bowl, whisk together white whole wheat flour, salt, and Italian seasoning.
- 3
Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.
5 minutes - 4
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 30 minutes until doubled.
30 minutes - 5
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly coated with cooking spray.
- 6
Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a stick about 6 inches long and place on the baking sheet.
- 7
Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown and firm.
12–14 minutes - 8
While sticks bake, warm the minced garlic in a small pan over low heat for 1 minute until fragrant (do not brown).
1 minute - 9
Brush baked bread sticks lightly with the garlic mixture, then sprinkle with nutritional yeast and fresh parsley. Serve warm, 4 sticks per portion.