Multi Grain Hot Cereal Food

MULTI-GRAIN HOT CEREAL (SLOW-COOKER)

Steps:

• dump everything into a lightly greased, large crockpot.
• Cook on low overnight (about 6 hours was enough for me); or on high for 4 hours.
• The original recipe suggests adding additional dried fruits, like raisins or cranberries in the last hour before serving. I topped mine with some maple syrup.
• *I used a brown, long-grain basmati rice, but I'm sure any length rice would work fine. Also, I didn't have any apples, but I had some dehydrated apple-chips which I crushed and tossed in -- they worked great.

LIKE COUNTRY CHOICE MULTI GRAIN HOT CEREAL

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients in a large bowl.
• Transfer to an airtight container.
• To prepare (cooking directions are given for [2] servings): In a saucepan bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil.
• Stir in 1 cup of the multi grain cereal mix, using a fork.
• Simmer on low-medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. By this time, most of the liquid should have evaporated. Serve hot.
• Alternate cooking instructions: For a creamier cereal, combine the water, salt and multi grain cereal in the sauce pan. Bring to a boil and cook as directed above.
• For 1 serving use 1 cup water, (salt), and 1/2 cup multi grain cereal. For 6 servings: 5 cups water, (salt), 3 cups multi grain cereal.
• Serve with your favorite hot cereal toppings: milk, brown sugar, plain yogurt, dried or fresh fruit, nuts/seeds, etc.