Hot Oat & Quinoa Cereal

Why stick to just oats when you can have this hot oat & quinoa cereal? Topped with maple syrup, and toasted pepitas and pecans for the perfect start to your day.

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While the weather may be yo-yo-ing between highs in the 80s and lows only in the 60s, that doesn’t stop me from craving a warm breakfast. Especially when it has golden raisins and dried cranberries mixed in. The other great thing about this oatmeal/cereal is that you can prepare it the night before and then reheat it in the morning, just refresh it with a little milk and some great toppings like real maple syrup, pecans, and pepitas.

This hot breakfast cereal even has some quinoa in it instead of just being all oats so it’s packed with extra protein, which I am all about. And by the way even if you are not a quinoa fan, it blends right in. Which got me to thinking, maybe I should try adding quinoa to granola bars? Oh yea, quinoa granola bars work too ;-).

Looking for more whole grain recipe ideas? Check out these from some of my food blogger friends:

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• Wild Rice Stuffing by Leftovers Then Breakfast
• Old-Fashioned Crisp Oatmeal Cookies by Making Miracles

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HOT OAT & QUINOA CEREAL

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Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cooking Time: 25 Minutes 25 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

CEREAL

• 1/2 cup steel cut oats
• 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa*
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups water

TOPPINGS

• Milk
• Maple syrup
• Toasted pepitas
• Toasted pecans or walnuts

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring steel-cut oats, quinoa, dried fruits, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, milk, and water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grains are tender, 20-25 minutes.
2. Serve with milk, maple syrup, pepitas, and walnuts.

Notes

*Not necessary if pre-rinsed.

Source: Adapted slightly from Bon Appetit February 2013.

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Post updated 9/22/21, photo above is the original.