Mixed Grain Cereal
Start your day with this nourishing *Mixed Grain Cereal*, a hearty and wholesome breakfast packed with superfoods and whole grains. This easy-to-make recipe combines rolled oats, quinoa, millet, chia seeds, and flaxseeds, creating a fiber-rich and protein-packed meal to keep you energized all morning. Infused with hints of vanilla and cinnamon, and lightly sweetened with optional maple syrup, this creamy cereal is as comforting as it is nutritious. Perfect for meal prep, it’s ready in just 25 minutes and can be customized with your favorite fresh fruits or crunchy nuts for added flavor and texture. Whether you prefer dairy or plant-based milk, this versatile recipe is a healthy breakfast classic that caters to every palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup quinoa
- 0.25 cup millet
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- as desired fresh fruits or nuts (for topping)
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa and millet thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh sieve to remove any bitterness.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and millet with the rolled oats, chia seeds, flaxseeds, water, milk, cinnamon, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid. Let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes or until the grains are tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally during the cooking process.
Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup (if using). Adjust sweetness to taste.
Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.
Spoon the mixed grain cereal into bowls and top with fresh fruits, nuts, or any additional toppings of your choice.
Serve warm and enjoy your wholesome homemade mixed grain cereal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1211 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1642 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.7 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.5 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 608 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1185 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.
