Kick-start your day with a warm and hearty bowl of 5-grain crock-pot hot cereal, a delightful and wholesome breakfast option that combines the goodness of five nutritious grains and a variety of delicious mix-ins. This slow-cooker recipe allows you to prepare a satisfying meal effortlessly, ensuring a nutritious and flavorful start to your day. With variations ranging from a classic maple and brown sugar combination to a protein-packed peanut butter and jelly version, there's a perfect option for every taste and dietary preference. Whether you're a fan of sweet or savory flavors, this versatile dish offers endless possibilities to customize your bowl of hot cereal.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CROCK POT HOT WHOLE GRAIN CEREAL
I have really been getting into hot cereals lately. This is a good one, cause you just put the cereal in the crock pot, and let it do the work! All these grains go into the crock pot uncooked. The proportions are critical in this recipe. Use any combination of whole grains you would like, as long as the total equals one cup, for every three cups of water used.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spray the inside of the crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine all the grains, the dried fruit and cinnamon in crock pot and mix well.
- Stir in water and vanilla.
- Cover crock pot and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low. Check occasionally, and stir to prevent sticking.
- Stir the cereal before serving.
- You can add more water to change the texture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.5, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 8, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.8
MULTI-GRAIN HOT CEREAL (SLOW-COOKER)
Made with steel cut oats, quinoa, wheat berries, and brown rice. Adapted from a recipe from the Complete Whole Grains Cookbook by Judith Finlayson. I love it because it is super healthy, super easy, and reheats perfectly.
Provided by jenrink
Categories Breakfast
Time 6h5m
Yield 12 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- dump everything into a lightly greased, large crockpot.
- Cook on low overnight (about 6 hours was enough for me); or on high for 4 hours.
- The original recipe suggests adding additional dried fruits, like raisins or cranberries in the last hour before serving. I topped mine with some maple syrup.
- *I used a brown, long-grain basmati rice, but I'm sure any length rice would work fine. Also, I didn't have any apples, but I had some dehydrated apple-chips which I crushed and tossed in -- they worked great.
5 GRAIN CROCK-POT HOT CEREAL
This is a cereal mix to keep on hand and measure out as needed. One recipe makes several batches. It cooks overnight and is ready to eat by morning.
Provided by kieryc
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix first 7 ingredients together and store in an air-tight container for future use.
- When ready to cook, mix one cup of grain mixture with 3 cups of water.
- Cook on low overnight in a crock pot OR bake, covered, overnight in a 200 degree oven.
WHOLE GRAIN CROCK POT CEREAL
This is a healthy whole grain hot cereal that is so hearty and nutritous. You should be able to find all these grains in the bulk section of almost any health food store.
Provided by Muna Escobar
Categories Other Breakfast
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Place all ingredients in a crock pot.
- 2. Cook on low about 8 hours or overnight as you sleep.
- 3. Add sweetener of choice. Add any dried or fresh fruit and nuts of choice if desired.
HOMEMADE MULTI-GRAIN HOT CEREAL
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
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.
CROCK POT HOT MULTIGRAIN CEREAL
One of my favorite ways to begin the day, and you can use your slow cooker to ensure that all family members get off to a nutritious start. Cook the cereal overnight and leave the slow cooker on Warm in the morning. Everyone can help themselves according to their schedules. Try using Irish oatmeal or steel cut oats, instead of traditional rolled oats for a crunchier version. Multigrain cereals are one way of ensuring that you maximize the nutritional benefits of cereal grains. You can buy them pre packaged, usually in 3, 5 or 7 grain combinations or under a brand name, or you can make your own by combining your favorite grains. Store multigrain cereal in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In prepared slow cooker stoneware, combine multigrain cereal, salt, water and apples.
- Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, place raisins, if using, in a microwave safe bowl and cover with water. Microwave for 20 seconds to soften. Add to hot cereal. Stir well and serve.
- 175 Essential Slow Cooker Classics. J. Finlayson.
FIVE GRAIN HOT CEREAL
I love whole grain cereals! This is a hearty and healthy way to start the morning. I got this off the internet and changed it a bit.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 3 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- You need a blender(or food processor, or better yet, a coffee grinder) to make this recipe.
- Get out your coffee grinder.
- Measure the dry oatmeal into it.
- Whirl the oatmeal until it is powdery, like flour.
- Dump the oatmeal into a mixing bowl.
- Measure the barley into the blender.
- Process it until powdery.
- Dump it into the bowl with the oatmeal.
- Measure the brown rice into the blender.
- Process it until powdery.
- The rice will take longer processing than the oatmeal or barley.
- It will be a tiny bit coarser after blending too, that is alright.
- When it is as powdery as you can get it, dump it into the bowl with the other grains.
- Add the whole wheat flour and the cornmeal, along with the sesame seeds, is using.
- Stir the mixture up to combine it thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to a resealable container and label.
- Store on the pantry shelf.
- Makes 3 1/4 cups.
- To Cook: 1/3 cup 5 Grain Cereal, 1 cup cold tap water, Dash Salt, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar(or 1 tbls. honey).
- In a small saucepan combine the cereal and cold water.
- You use cold water because it prevents lumps.
- Add the salt and brown sugar.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve with milk.
- Makes 1 serving.
- To make 4 servings, use 1 cup of 5 Grain Cereal, 3 cups of cold tap water, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/3 cup brown sugar.
- This is a very healthy and hearty way to start the morning.
- I like this cereal much better than most other mixed grain cereals I have tried.
- The rice gives the cooked cereal a nice chewy texture which contrasts nicely with the smoothness of the whole wheat flour and cornmeal.
- If you don't have quick barley, you can replace it with more oatmeal, or even wheat germ, or wheat bran.
- I've also thought that Rye Flour might make a nice addition, although I have never tried it.
- This cereal is an excellent source of B vitamins and fiber.
Tips:
- Use a slow cooker with a 4-quart or larger capacity.
- Rinse the grains and beans before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
- Soaking the grains and beans overnight in water will help them cook faster and more evenly.
- Be sure to add enough water to the slow cooker, as the grains and beans will absorb a lot of liquid as they cook.
- Cook the cereal on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the grains and beans are tender.
- Add the sweetener, spices, and nuts or seeds during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve the cereal hot with milk, yogurt, or fruit.
Conclusion:
This 5-Grain Crock-Pot Hot Cereal is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of grains, beans, and spices to choose from, you can create a cereal that's perfect for you. So next time you're looking for a warm and hearty breakfast, give this recipe a try.
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