Fruit and Grain Cereal
Start your day on a wholesome note with this Fruit and Grain Cereal, a quick and nourishing breakfast that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. This breakfast bowl combines creamy rolled oats infused with chia seeds, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla for a flavorful base, sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup. Topped with a medley of fresh, vibrant berries, ripe banana slices, and a satisfying crunch from nuts or seeds like walnuts or almonds, this recipe is a powerhouse of flavor and nutrition. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a perfect option for busy mornings, offering fiber, protein, and essential nutrients in every bite. Whether you use regular milk or a plant-based alternative, this comforting cereal is endlessly customizable and ideal for warming up your mornings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 2 tablespoons nuts or seeds (walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats and milk. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in the chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Cook the mixture for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and cooked through.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the honey (or maple syrup) to sweeten. Adjust the sweetness level to taste.
Divide the cooked oatmeal into two serving bowls.
Top each bowl with an equal amount of fresh berries, sliced banana, and nuts or seeds.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your nourishing Fruit and Grain Cereal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.3 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 104 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.6 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1634 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
