Homemade Multi Grain Hot Cereal
Start your morning with this hearty and nutritious Homemade Multi-Grain Hot Cereal, a comforting blend of rolled oats, quinoa, and millet enriched with flaxseed meal and chia seeds for a wholesome boost. This customizable breakfast is naturally gluten-free and packed with fiber, protein, and omega-3s, making it the perfect fuel to kickstart your day. Simmered to creamy perfection and optionally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, it’s easy to tailor with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, or a drizzle of milk. Ready in just 25 minutes, this warm and satisfying cereal is a versatile recipe that will quickly become a breakfast staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Quinoa
- 0.25 cup Millet
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 4 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk (optional, for creaminess)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- to taste Fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds (optional toppings)
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa and millet under cold running water using a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, quinoa, millet, flaxseed meal, and chia seeds.
Add water and salt to the saucepan, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
If you prefer a creamier texture, stir in the optional milk during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Once the grains are tender and the cereal has thickened to your liking, remove the saucepan from heat.
Stir in honey or maple syrup if you like your cereal sweetened. Adjust to taste.
Spoon the hot cereal into bowls and top with your choice of fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds for added flavor and texture.
Serve warm and enjoy your nourishing homemade multi-grain hot cereal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.8 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1639 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.6 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.0 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 533 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1172 mg | 25% | |
*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.
