Multi Grain Hot Cereal Slow Cooker
Wake up to the comforting aroma of a hearty, wholesome breakfast with this Multi Grain Hot Cereal Slow Cooker recipe. Combining the nutty flavors of steel-cut oats, quinoa, and millet with the nutritional boost of ground flaxseed, this slow-cooked cereal is a nutrient-packed way to start your day. Sweetened naturally with a touch of pure maple syrup and infused with warm vanilla and cinnamon, it’s an overnight breakfast solution that’s both healthy and irresistibly delicious. Simply combine the ingredients before bed and let your slow cooker work its magic, delivering a creamy, ready-to-serve hot cereal in the morning. Top it off with your favorite nuts, fresh fruit, or dried fruit for added texture and flavor. Perfect for busy mornings or meal prep, this hearty breakfast is gluten-free, customizable, and sure to keep you energized all day long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 0.5 cup quinoa
- 0.5 cup millet
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts, for topping (optional)
- 1 cup fresh or dried fruit, for topping (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa and millet thoroughly under cold water to remove any bitterness.
Add the steel-cut oats, rinsed quinoa, millet, and ground flaxseed to the slow cooker.
Pour in the water and milk (or dairy-free alternative). Stir to combine.
Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
Secure the lid on the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 8 hours (overnight works perfectly).
After 8 hours, stir the cereal to ensure it's creamy and combined.
Serve hot with your choice of toppings, such as chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or dried fruit.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or water to loosen the consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.2 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2062 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 454.2 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.5 g | 173% | |
| Total Sugars | 167.9 g | ||
| Protein | 79.1 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 988 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2820 mg | 60% | |
*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.
