You can add wheat germ to any smoothie recipe. As a rule of thumb, add around 1/8 cup (14. 38 grams) of wheat germ for every serving of smoothie. If your smoothie recipe says it will make 4 servings, then add 1/2 cup (57. 5 grams) of wheat germ.
Swap plain yogurt for a flavored yogurt for a sweeter breakfast treat.
You may need to add additional milk to make sure the pancake batter is not too thick. It should pour easily from a bowl into your pan. Consider topping your wheat germ pancakes with yogurt, honey, and fruit for a healthier option than syrup.
You can also replace your cereal completely with wheat germ, if you prefer a healthier option.
Consider sprinkling 1/2 cup (57. 5 grams) of wheat germ instead of breadcrumbs over macaroni and cheese before baking it.
Mix 1/2 cup (57. 5 grams) of wheat germ into a pie crust before baking it to boost its nutritional value.
Heating wheat germ oil causes it to lose its nutritional value. Use it as a substitute for olive oil in salad dressings to get its full health benefits.
You can adjust the amount of oil and the seasonings to your taste. Consider using grated pecorino Romano for a stronger, slightly saltier cheese flavor.
You can also drizzle the oil over the vegetables if you don’t have a basting brush handy. The wheat germ oil will add a slightly nutty flavor and will taste great on grilled squash or asparagus.
