Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 2

Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal recipe - A crunchy and healthy cereal option

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

385

Sugar

20g

Fat

Grape Nuts Cereal is a popular breakfast option in America and Canada and has been enjoyed since 1897. However, this cereal is often high in sugar content and other unhealthy preservatives. But, this homemade Grape Nuts Cereal recipe lets you enjoy the crunchy goodness of the cereal and the goodness of homemade food. Made with whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and buttermilk, the cereal is easy to make and can be stored for a few weeks. It can easily fit into a daily diet, as it is packed with essential nutrients from the basic ingredients.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, mix together the wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
2.	Stir in buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla, and maple flavoring (if using). Mix well using your hands to form the dough.
3.	Break the dough into small pieces and spread them on a baking sheet.
4.	Bake at 325°F for about 20-30 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and crispy.
5.	Remove from the oven and let it cool.
6.	Once it cools down completely, crumble the pieces using your hands to form bite-size pieces.
7.	Store in an airtight container.

PROS

Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal is easy to make, requiring only a few basic ingredients.

This crunchy cereal is an excellent source of fiber and can be a healthy breakfast option.

Unlike the store-bought varieties, you can avoid the added preservatives and other chemicals in homemade Grape Nuts Cereal.

CONS

Grape Nuts Cereal is crunchy and hard which can be tough for people with dental problems.

Eating homemade Grape Nuts Cereal, in moderation, is recommended as it contains a high amount of calories and sugar content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Homemade Grape Nuts Cereal contains plenty of fiber that helps in proper digestion and is essential for maintaining overall gut health.
Wheat flour provides the body with essential carbohydrates, and buttermilk provides plenty of protein and calcium.

	7 cups whole wheat flour
	3 cups packed brown sugar
	2 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
	1 teaspoon salt
	2 1/2 cups buttermilk
	6 tablespoons butter , melted
	2 teaspoons vanilla
	1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring ( optional )