Hot Cereal Breakfast
Start your morning with a warm, nourishing bowl of Hot Cereal Breakfast that’s as comforting as it is versatile. This quick and easy recipe combines hearty rolled oats cooked to creamy perfection with your choice of milk or water, gently sweetened with honey or maple syrup and infused with the cozy aroma of ground cinnamon. It’s topped with a medley of fresh, vibrant banana slices, sweet mixed berries, crunchy nuts, and nutrient-packed chia or flaxseeds for a customizable boost of flavor and texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome breakfast is perfect for busy mornings, offering a balanced meal packed with fiber, antioxidants, and natural sweetness to fuel your day. Whether you’re looking for a hot oatmeal recipe or a cozy vegan breakfast option, this dish is a delicious way to start the day right!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or water)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 0.5 cup mixed berries (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats, milk (or water), and salt. Stir to mix.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer. Stir frequently to ensure the oats cook evenly and the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom.
After about 5-7 minutes, when the oats are soft and the cereal has thickened to your desired consistency, remove the pan from heat.
Stir in ground cinnamon and sweeten the cereal with honey or maple syrup, adjusting the sweetness to your preference.
Divide the hot cereal into serving bowls.
Top each bowl with sliced banana, mixed berries, chopped nuts, and chia seeds or flaxseeds, as desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your comforting and nutritious hot cereal breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.7 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 792 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.0 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.4 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 728 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1787 mg | 38% | |
*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.
