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Cinnamon apple creamed hot cereal is a grain-free answer to the cream of wheat breakfasts of childhood. Ground walnuts, macadamias and dates cook with browned apples and cinnamon into a warm, creamy bowl. It was invented as a birthday breakfast — and it delivers every bit of the nostalgia.
Pro Tips
- Process the nuts and dates to a fine meal before anything else — a full minute in the food processor — or the cereal turns out pebbly instead of creamy.
- Take five minutes to sauté the apples until lightly browned; that caramelization is where the depth in this bowl comes from.
- Cook it uncovered on low, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes until it thickens — covering it makes it gluey.
- Serve it warm, straight from the pot; the texture is at its creamiest in the first few minutes.
- It keeps chilled in an airtight container for up to a week or two, so a big pot means instant breakfasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this hot cereal ahead of time?
Yes — it keeps chilled for up to a week or two. It thickens in the fridge, so reheat with a generous splash of almond milk to bring it back to porridge consistency.
What does it taste like?
Cream of wheat, believe it or not — warm, creamy and cinnamon-scented, with soft apple pieces throughout. The nut-and-date base does all the work.
Can I use different nuts?
The walnut and macadamia pairing is what mimics that mild, creamy cereal flavor. Pecans work in a pinch, though the bowl tastes nuttier and less like the original.
Is it filling enough for breakfast?
Very much so — between the walnuts, macadamias and coconut milk it's a high-fat, high-energy start that keeps you going for hours.
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Ingredients
Method
- 1.
- Combine nuts and dates in a food processor until ground into a fine meal, about 1 minute; set aside.
- 2.
- Sauté apples over medium heat in coconut oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3.
- Add nut and date mixture and cinnamon to apples and stir to incorporate, about 1 minute.
- 4.
- Reduce heat to low and add coconut and almond milk.
- 5.
- Stirring occasionally, let mixture cook uncovered until thickened, about 25 minutes.
- 6.
- Serve warm; store chilled in an airtight container for up to a week or two.
