Best 9 Homemade Cereal Recipes

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Homemade cereal can be a delicious and healthy way to start your day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own preferences. Whether you like your cereal sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, there is a recipe out there for you. With a little creativity, you can create a homemade cereal that is both nutritious and delicious.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE MULTI-GRAIN HOT CEREAL



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A multi-grain hot cereal to sustain you through the cold winter months. Find a store that sells grains in bulk so you need only purchase as much grains that are necessary for the recipe.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 13m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup millet
1/2 cup rye flakes
1/2 cup wheat flakes
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup amaranth
1/2 cup barley or 1/2 cup barley groats
1/2 cup buckwheat flakes or 1/2 cup buckwheat groats

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.

HOMEMADE GRANOLA CEREAL



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This is a great granola recipe. So easy and so delicious!

Provided by CookingZach

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ½ cups rolled oats
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 ¼ cups honey
¾ cup wheat germ
½ cup chopped raw cashews
½ cup chopped raw almonds
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Mix oats, flour, honey, wheat germ, cashews, almonds, vegetable oil, coconut, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt together in a large bowl; spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, stir, and increase heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue cooking until the granola is golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Cool granola completely before storing in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 180.4 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

GRAPE-NUTS CEREAL - HOMEMADE!



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Wanna make your own cereal? Here's a great recipe for homemade grapenuts! You may half this recipe easily.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h55m

Yield 20 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups packed brown sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease 6 13x9x2" pans.
  • Combine flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • Add buttermilk, butter, vanilla and maple flavoring, if desired.
  • Spread into baking pans.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool; break up and process in processor until pieces are small.
  • Reduce oven to 250°.
  • Return cereal to pans and bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, or until light brown and crisp.
  • Store in airtight containers.

HEALTHY HOMEMADE GRANOLA CEREAL



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Make and share this Healthy Homemade Granola Cereal recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stephie Biggs

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, pecans, brown sugar and salt (if using); mix well.
  • In another bowl, mix the oil, honey, water and vanilla.
  • Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Spread over a jelly-roll pan sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • Bake at 300°F for 50-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
  • The last 10-15 minutes add the raisins.
  • The granola will brown as it cooks.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • ENJOY!

GRAPE NUTS (HOMEMADE BREAKFAST CEREAL)



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Make and share this Grape Nuts (homemade breakfast cereal) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by UnknownChef86

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups graham flour or 3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat germ (or omit wheat germ and use 1/2 cup additional flour)
1 cup brown sugar or 3/4 cup corn syrup
2 cups low-fat buttermilk or 2 cups sour milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Spread the dough on 2 large greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • While still warm, break the dough into chunks and grate it or whirl briefly in blender, about one cup at a time.
  • Return to 250 F oven to crisp for 20-30 minutes.
  • Store in airtight container.
  • Serve for breakfast with milk.

HOMEMADE SWISS MUESLI CEREAL



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This is best if left to soak overnight, but it can be ready in 30 minutes if you like chewy oats. Be sure to use old-fashioned rolled oats, because quick oats tend to be mushy.

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 c sliced almonds or walnuts
1/4 c sunflower seeds
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c chopped dried apricots or cranberries
1 1/4 c lowfat milk
2 Tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla (optional)
1 pinch salt (optional)
yogurt for topping if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients except yogurt in a bowl with airtight lid, making sure all oats are in contact with milk. A little more milk can be used if necessary.
  • 2. Let sit refrigerated at least 1 hour, or refrigerate overnight. Serve topped with your choice of yogurt if desired.

BUDGET-FRIENDLY HOMEMADE CEREAL



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With the ever increasing price of store-bought cereal, I decided it was time to come up with a homemade one. You may want to add nuts or dried fruits also. Store it in an airtight container. (I keep it in the cardboard oats canister in a zip-tied bag.)

Provided by puppitypup

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups old fashioned oats, uncooked
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt (less if regular salt)
butter-flavor Pam cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and spray 10x15 jelly roll pan with butter-flavor Pam. (I also spray both bowls and the spatula I use to mix the cereal, then nothing sticks and clean up is easy.).
  • In a small bowl, mix together oil, syrup, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Pour over oats in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Spread evenly in the pan, and bake for 10 minutes, stir and bake 9 more minutes. (If you use a dark pan, shorten cooking time by 1 or 2 minutes.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 112.6, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 12.3, Protein 5.4

HOMEMADE BREAKFAST CEREAL



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Breakfast cereals are so expensive, I wanted to see if I could make my own. This is a variation of a recipe I found in a book called "More-with-less Cookbook". I've made granola before but this recipe is a little different. I haven't decided yet if I love it - just posting it here to check on the nutritional information.

Provided by mohr8890

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 6 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1 cup quick oats
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons pepitas
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients well. Spread on a baking sheet and toast in 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned.

HOMEMADE CEREAL



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My mother-in-law has made this wonderful granola cereal recipe for years. It's so flexible, and so much cheaper (and better) than the store-bought granola.

Provided by Lovesmurfs

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

7 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup wheat bran
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup honey
½ cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix oats, wheat germ, and wheat bran.
  • In a medium bowl, blend brown sugar, vegetable oil, honey, and water. Mix in vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir the brown sugar mixture into the oat mixture until evenly moist, and transfer to a large, shallow baking dish.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until lightly brown. Mix dates, pecans, and coconut into the dish, and continue baking about 15 minutes. Allow to cool, and store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.5 calories, Carbohydrate 76.8 g, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 219.3 mg, Sugar 33.2 g

Tips:

  • Select the right oats: Opt for rolled oats or whole grain oats for a healthier choice.
  • Use a variety of milk: Experiment with different types of milk, such as almond, soy, or coconut milk, to suit your dietary preferences and allergies.
  • Add natural sweeteners: Instead of refined sugar, use natural alternatives like honey, maple syrup, or fresh fruits to sweeten your cereal.
  • Enhance flavors with spices: Incorporate spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract for a warm and inviting flavor profile.
  • Load up on healthy toppings: Top your cereal with nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or yogurt to increase nutritional value and add texture.
  • Control portion sizes: Be mindful of portion sizes to maintain a balanced diet and prevent overconsumption.
  • Store properly: Keep homemade cereal in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.

Conclusion:

Homemade cereal offers a customizable and healthier alternative to store-bought options. By following these tips and exploring the diverse recipes provided in the article, you can create a variety of delicious and nutritious cereals that cater to your unique taste preferences and dietary needs. Embrace the versatility of homemade cereal and enjoy a wholesome and satisfying breakfast experience every morning!

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