DIY Cereal - Blueberry and Cherry Oat Cereal

This is a fun one to make with the kids because they can create their own cereal. I adapted this recipe from Chef Alain Braux's book, Living Gluten and Dairy Free with French Gourmet Food. My husband and I went to hear him speak at BookPeople recently. 

Here is the basic recipe, but make it your own by browsing the dried fruit and nut aisles of the bulk section or even your pantry shelves. Be sure to use gluten free oats if you have a gluten intolerance. I like to keep mine in a big container with a scoop. I got mine at Zingers hardware. 


Blueberry and Cherry Oat Cereal


Get your big mixing bowl out and let your kids stir all the ingredients together. I always think that getting them involved makes cooking together more fun and cuts down on protests at meal time. 


Cereal Mix
bag of gluten free rolled oats
buckwheat flakes or similar cereal
1 cup pecan pieces
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup dried blueberries
1 cup dried cherries


Add-ins
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2 oz. soy, almond, hazelnut, rice or coconut milk
1 Tbsp. soy or coconut yogurt
1 Tbsp. fish oil or flax seeds


Other ideas: dried apple, cinnamon, walnuts and vanilla yogurt or shredded coconut and dried pineapple, macadamia nuts and mango yogurt


For hot cereal add 1/2 - 1 cup cereal mix with the milk and yogurt and heat in a toaster oven for 10 minutes or eat cold once the cereal has absorbed the liquid. I also think it might be good to bake the cereal for a short time in the oven and add in the yogurt or milk. Try it out and feel free to share your versions!