Cinnamon-Raisin Breakfast Cereal Mix

This homemade cereal mix combines fiber-rich whole grains with antioxidant-packed raisins for a quick, energy-boosting breakfast.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (10 servings), not per serving.

• 1/4 cup sugar · 209 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon · 8 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 cup margarine · 351 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 1/2 cups whole-grain corn cereal · 250 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 1/2 cups whole-grain rice cereal · 281 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 1/2 cups whole-grain wheat cereal · 48 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 cup raisins · 242 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together and set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave the margarine uncovered on HIGH for about 40 seconds until fully melted.

   

2. Add the corn, rice, and wheat cereals to the melted margarine and stir gently until they are evenly coated.

   

3. Microwave the cereal mixture uncovered on HIGH for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through after 1 minute.

   

4. Sprinkle half of the sugar-cinnamon mixture over the cereals and stir well. Sprinkle the remaining mixture, stir again, and microwave uncovered for 1 more minute.

   

5. Stir in the raisins, then spread the mixture onto paper towels to cool completely before serving or storing.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.