Multi Grain Hot Cereal

Start your mornings on a nutritious note with this hearty Multi-Grain Hot Cereal recipe, a wholesome blend of old-fashioned rolled oats, quinoa, millet, and superfoods like ground flaxseed and chia seeds. Simmered to creamy perfection with milk (or a dairy-free alternative) and lightly sweetened with maple syrup, this nutrient-packed breakfast is as comforting as it is customizable. Whether you top it with fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, or a drizzle of honey, this customizable hot cereal is the perfect way to fuel your day with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients. Ready in just 30 minutes, this warm and satisfying bowl is a simple yet luxurious breakfast option that’s great for busy mornings or leisurely weekends.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.25 cup Quinoa
• 0.25 cup Millet
• 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
• 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
• 3 cups Milk (or dairy-free alternative)
• 1 cup Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup (or honey, optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
• None as desired Fresh or dried fruit (optional, for topping)
• None as desired Nuts or seeds (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa and millet under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitterness from the grains.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rolled oats, rinsed quinoa, millet, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, milk, water, and salt.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Once the mixture starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for approximately 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grains are tender and the cereal reaches your desired consistency.

Step 5

If the cereal becomes too thick, add a splash of additional milk or water to loosen it to your preferred texture.

Step 6

Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract, if using.

Step 7

Serve the multi-grain hot cereal in bowls and top with fresh or dried fruit, nuts, or seeds, as desired.

Step 8

Enjoy your warm, hearty, and wholesome breakfast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1356.1 grams (1356.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1266

Total Fat 35.00g	45%
Saturated Fat 11.30g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 60mg	20%
Sodium 1518mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 192.70g	70%
Dietary Fiber 17.80g	64%
Total Sugars 62.70g
Protein 50.90g	102%

Vitamin D 372IU	1860%
Calcium 1121mg	86%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 1789mg	38%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.4%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 59.8%