Best Wheat Bran And Fruit Hot Cereal Recipes

CREAMY WHEAT BERRY HOT CEREAL

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This warming whole-grain hot cereal recipe pairs cooked wheat berries with rolled oats, fruit and nuts for a filling fiber-rich breakfast. Using a microwave makes preparation speedy, especially if you've thawed frozen cooked wheat berries overnight in the refrigerator.

Provided by Cheryl Sternman Rule

Categories Healthy Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups hard red winter-wheat berries (see Tip)
7 cups cold water
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup raisins
2 cups nonfat milk or reduced-fat soymilk
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups Cooked Wheat Berries
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (see Tip)

Steps:

To prepare the wheat berries: Sort through wheat berries carefully, discarding any stones. Rinse well under cool running water. Place in a large heavy saucepan. Add water and salt Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse. (Makes about 4 1/2 cups.)
To prepare the hot cereal: Place oats, raisins, milk (or soymilk) and salt in a large, microwave-safe bowl. (No microwave? See Stovetop Variation.) Stir to combine. Microwave on High, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Stir in 1 1/4 cups cooked wheat berries and microwave again until hot, 1 to 2 minutes more. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve. (Refrigerate or freeze leftover wheat berries.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Carbohydrate 79.8 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 389.9 mg, Sugar 27.4 g

MUESLI

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This is a nutritious and delicious breakfast cereal. Use any type of dried fruit you desire! You can also use almonds in place of walnuts if you like. Wonderful when served in bowls with milk and fresh berries or sliced fresh fruit.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories Breakfast and Brunch Cereals

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 ½ cups rolled oats
½ cup toasted wheat germ
½ cup wheat bran
½ cup oat bran
1 cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup raw sunflower seeds

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl combine oats, wheat germ, wheat bran, oat bran, dried fruit, nuts, sugar, and seeds. Mix well. Store muesli in an airtight container. It keeps for 2 months at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 3.9 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

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