Description
Craving a satisfying crunch while following a gluten-free diet? Homemade gluten-free cereal is the perfect solution! Store-bought options can be expensive, lack flavor, and are often loaded with sugar. This guide will show you how to craft delicious, nutritious gluten-free cereal packed with protein, fiber, and all the flavors you love. Say goodbye to bland breakfasts and fuel your mornings with the power of DIY gluten-free cereal!
Ingredients
- 1 cup certified gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup puffed quinoa
- 1/2 cup buckwheat groats
- 1/2 cup millet
- 1/2 cup brown rice flakes
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, hazelnuts)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (e.g., berries)
- 1/4 cup melted nut butter (e.g., almond butter)
- 1 mashed banana
- 1 flaxseed egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or coconut sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 cup certified gluten-free rolled oats, 1 cup puffed quinoa, 1/2 cup buckwheat groats, 1/2 cup millet, 1/2 cup brown rice flakes, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 cup chopped nuts, and 1/2 cup dried fruit.
- Add the wet ingredients to the bowl: 1/4 cup melted nut butter, 1 mashed banana, 1 flaxseed egg, and 1/4 cup maple syrup or coconut sugar. Mix until a moist but crumbly dough forms.
- Shape the dough into desired forms. You can spoon dollops onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, roll out the dough and cut it into squares, or use cookie cutters for fun shapes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cereal is golden brown and firm to the touch. Allow the cereal to cool completely before storing it in an
Notes
- Certified gluten-free oats are crucial to avoid gluten contamination.
- Customize your cereal with various gluten-free grains and add-ins like seeds, nuts, and dried fruit.
- Baking provides a crispy texture, while dehydrating preserves nutrients and offers a chewier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Baked Goods
- Method: Baking or Dehydrating
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Gluten-Free Cereal, Homemade Cereal, Gluten-Free Breakfast, DIY Cereal, Healthy Breakfast, Nutritious Cereal, Gluten-Free Diet, Breakfast Recipes