Minnesota Breakfast Cereal of Wild Rice and Oatmeal

Start your day with a hearty and wholesome bowl of Minnesota Breakfast Cereal of Wild Rice and Oatmeal, a nourishing blend of textures and flavors inspired by the Midwest's love for wild rice. This recipe combines nutty, chewy wild rice with creamy steel-cut oats, simmered to perfection in a mix of water and milk for a satisfying, nutrient-packed breakfast. Sweetened naturally with optional maple syrup and enriched with butter or a plant-based alternative, this breakfast can also be customized with dried cranberries, toasted nuts, cinnamon, or fresh fruit toppings for added flavor and flair. Ready in under an hour, this gluten-free and versatile dish makes for a comforting morning meal to fuel your day. Perfect for feeding a family or prepping ahead for busy weekdays, this is a breakfast experience you’ll want to savor spoonful by spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked wild rice
• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
• 2 tablespoons butter (or plant-based alternative)
• 0.25 cup dried cranberries (optional)
• 0.25 cup toasted nuts (optional, e.g., pecans, walnuts)
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 0.5 cup fresh fruit for topping (optional, e.g., berries, banana slices)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the wild rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, combine the wild rice, 3 cups of water, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. The rice should be tender but still have some bite to it.

Step 4

After 30 minutes, add the steel-cut oats, remaining 2 cups of water, 1 cup of milk, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the saucepan with the wild rice.

Step 5

Stir thoroughly, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Once the oats and wild rice are cooked and the mixture has thickened to your liking, remove the saucepan from heat.

Step 8

Stir in butter and maple syrup (if using) for added richness and sweetness.

Step 9

If desired, mix in dried cranberries, toasted nuts, or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Step 10

Serve the cereal warm in bowls and top with fresh fruit if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2036.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2051.2

Total Fat 59.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 80.9mg	0%
Sodium 1344.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 334.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.7g	0%
Total Sugars 78.8g
Protein 59.8g	0%

Vitamin D 118.3IU	0%
Calcium 575.7mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 1487.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.3%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 63.4%