Minnesota Breakfast Cereal of Wild Rice and Oatmeal
Start your day with a hearty and wholesome bowl of Minnesota Breakfast Cereal of Wild Rice and Oatmeal, a nourishing blend of textures and flavors inspired by the Midwest's love for wild rice. This recipe combines nutty, chewy wild rice with creamy steel-cut oats, simmered to perfection in a mix of water and milk for a satisfying, nutrient-packed breakfast. Sweetened naturally with optional maple syrup and enriched with butter or a plant-based alternative, this breakfast can also be customized with dried cranberries, toasted nuts, cinnamon, or fresh fruit toppings for added flavor and flair. Ready in under an hour, this gluten-free and versatile dish makes for a comforting morning meal to fuel your day. Perfect for feeding a family or prepping ahead for busy weekdays, this is a breakfast experience you’ll want to savor spoonful by spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 5 cups water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or plant-based alternative)
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 0.25 cup toasted nuts (optional, e.g., pecans, walnuts)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 0.5 cup fresh fruit for topping (optional, e.g., berries, banana slices)
Instructions
Rinse the wild rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, combine the wild rice, 3 cups of water, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. The rice should be tender but still have some bite to it.
After 30 minutes, add the steel-cut oats, remaining 2 cups of water, 1 cup of milk, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the saucepan with the wild rice.
Stir thoroughly, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Once the oats and wild rice are cooked and the mixture has thickened to your liking, remove the saucepan from heat.
Stir in butter and maple syrup (if using) for added richness and sweetness.
If desired, mix in dried cranberries, toasted nuts, or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
Serve the cereal warm in bowls and top with fresh fruit if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2051 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1345 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 334.3 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.8 g | ||
| Protein | 59.8 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 576 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1487 mg | 32% | |
*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.
