Homemade Cereal
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Breakfast A wholesome and crunchy homemade cereal loaded with oats, wheat germ, coconut, and honey. Baked to golden perfection and tossed with sweet raisins for a delightful morning treat.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 10 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Cookie sheet
Ingredients
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 cups | Oatmeal | Dry |
| 1/2 cup | Wheat Germ | Dry |
| 1/2 cup | Bran Flakes | Dry |
| 1 cup | Coconut | Flaked or shredded |
| 1/2 cup | Water | Wet |
| 1/2 - 3/4 cup | Honey | Wet |
| 1/2 cup | Sesame Seeds or Sunflower Seeds | Seeds |
| 1/2 cup | Nuts | Chopped |
| 1/2 - 1 cup | Raisins | Added after baking |
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Mix 4 cups oatmeal, 1/2 cup wheat germ, 1/2 cup bran flakes, 1 cup coconut, 1/2 cup sesame seeds or sunflower seeds, and 1/2 cup nuts in a large bowl, keeping the 1/2 - 1 cup raisins aside.
- Combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 - 3/4 cup honey to create the wet mixture, then add to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly on 2 ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 15-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and toasted.
- Remove from the oven, let cool completely, and mix in the 1/2 - 1 cup raisins.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
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