I love mornings, and I love breakfast even more.  But during the school year, breakfast is not a leisurely meal.  I want to start my day with a wholesome breakfast that’s quick to make and easy to eat on the run.  But as much as I love smoothies, sometimes I just need a hot breakfast.  Every gluten-free kitchen should have these breakfast cereal options:

1. Gluten-free Rolled Oats
2. Quinoa Flakes
3. Buckwheat Groats
4. Mighty Tasty GF Hot Cereal

All you need is these ingredients (and quinoa flakes, which didn’t make the photo).

A tablespoon and a teaspoon.

This duo was given to me by Pamela, herself, at the Gluten and Allergen-Free Expo!

But back to the hot cereal combo.  All you need is a tablespoon of each of the major ingredients, and a teaspoon of chia seeds.

If your morning is as busy as mine, you may want to scoop all of your ingredients into a bowl the night before.  I keep my cereals in mason jars so they are easy to store and scoop.

Place all of the ingredients in a small sauce pan and cover it with 3/4 cup of water.

I like to let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to gel, but if you’re in a hurry, move right on.  Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat, stir, and cover.  A delicious, wholesome breakfast is waiting for you just 3-5 minutes later.

 What a great way to start your day!

GF Hot Cereal Combo

by Heather

Ingredients:

• 1 T. Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
• 1 T. Ancient Harvest Quinoa Flakes
• 1 T. Bob’s Red Mill Hot and Mighty Gluten-Free Cereal
• 1 T. Bob’s Red Mill Buckwheat Groats
• 1 T. Organic Apple Butter by Eden
• 1 tsp. chia seeds
• 1 T. almonds
• 3/4 c. water
• dash of sea salt

Directions:

1.  Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a light boil.

2.  Stir, reduce heat to low, and cover for 3-5 minutes.

Serves one.

What is your favorite hot cereal?