Slow Cooker Honey Vanilla Multigrain Hot Cereal Recipes

MULTI-GRAIN HOT CEREAL (SLOW-COOKER)

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.

SLOW-COOKER HONEY GRANOLA

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine oats, sunflower kernels, coconut and salt. In a small bowl, whisk oil and honey until blended. Stir into oat mixture. Cook, covered, on high 2 hours, stirring well every 20 minutes., Remove granola to baking sheets, spreading evenly; cool completely. Stir in pineapple and mangoes. Store in airtight containers.

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.

CROCK POT HOT MULTIGRAIN CEREAL

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.

SLOW-COOKER HONEY NUT GRANOLA

Steps:

• In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk honey, water, oil, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt until blended; stir into oat mixture. Cook, covered, on high 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until crisp, stirring well every 20 minutes., Stir in cranberries and raisins. Spread evenly onto waxed paper or baking sheets; cool completely. Store in airtight containers. If desired, serve with yogurt.

CROCK POT HOT WHOLE GRAIN CEREAL

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.