Multi Grain Hot Cereal
Start your mornings on a nutritious note with this hearty Multi-Grain Hot Cereal recipe, a wholesome blend of old-fashioned rolled oats, quinoa, millet, and superfoods like ground flaxseed and chia seeds. Simmered to creamy perfection with milk (or a dairy-free alternative) and lightly sweetened with maple syrup, this nutrient-packed breakfast is as comforting as it is customizable. Whether you top it with fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, or a drizzle of honey, this customizable hot cereal is the perfect way to fuel your day with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients. Ready in just 30 minutes, this warm and satisfying bowl is a simple yet luxurious breakfast option that’s great for busy mornings or leisurely weekends.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.25 cup Quinoa
- 0.25 cup Millet
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 3 cups Milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup (or honey, optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
- as desired Fresh or dried fruit (optional, for topping)
- as desired Nuts or seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa and millet under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitterness from the grains.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rolled oats, rinsed quinoa, millet, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, milk, water, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the mixture starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for approximately 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grains are tender and the cereal reaches your desired consistency.
If the cereal becomes too thick, add a splash of additional milk or water to loosen it to your preferred texture.
Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract, if using.
Serve the multi-grain hot cereal in bowls and top with fresh or dried fruit, nuts, or seeds, as desired.
Enjoy your warm, hearty, and wholesome breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.0 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1518 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.7 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.7 g | ||
| Protein | 50.9 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.3 mcg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 1121 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1789 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.
