Hot Cold Cereal Bake Recipes

HOT COLD CEREAL BAKE

Steps:

• Put the butter in an 8 inch baking dish and place in the oven as it is preheating to 375 degrees.
• Assemble 4 cups of breakfast cereals (oatmeal, flake cereals, bite-sized shredded wheat, puffed grains such as Rice Krispies) in a bowl.
• When the butter has melted pour it over the cereals making an even coating.
• Drizzle with maple syrup and toss to mix.
• Spread a layer of canned fruit in the baking dish and top with cereal mixture.
• Bake until sizzling, about 15 minutes.
• Pour milk or yogurt over each serving.

CRUNCHY OAT CEREAL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F/160°C.
• Mix all ingredients together and spread onto a large shallow baking pan.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and crunchy.
• Leave to cool then break up into clumps and serve.
• *This mixture will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, stored in a cool dry place.

HOMEMADE MULTI-GRAIN HOT CEREAL

Steps:

• NOTE: Measurements above are arbitrary. Feel free to omit any grain or substitute your favorite grain(s).
• In Dutch oven on medium heat, lightly toast the hardy grains (such as brown rice, whole barley, buckwheat groats) for approximately 8-10 minutes or until fragrant.
• Keep stirring grains constantly so they don't burn.
• Add remaining grains and toast another 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool mixture slightly.
• Process grain mixture in batches in food processor, grain mill or blender fitted with steel blade. Grind grains to medium coarse consistency (grainy but not powdered.) Transfer ground grains to airtight container and store in refrigerator or freezer.
• To prepare hot cereal*: To 1 cup of rapidly boiling water add 1/3 cup scant of cereal. Continue boiling 30 seconds, breaking up lumps with a fork. Reduce heat, cover pan and simmer cereal for 10-12 minutes.
• *For thinner consistency cereal either increase water or reduce amount of cereal.
• Season with salt to taste.
• Add your favorite toppings such as cinnamon, flax seeds, milk, etc.