Cracked Wheat Cereal

Cracked Wheat Cereal

With a whopping 9 grams of fiber, 8 grams of protein, and a delicious nutty flavor, you will find yourself making this cracked wheat cereal again and again. Delicious on its own or topped with fresh or dried fruit, toasted nuts, maple syrup, or your favorite milk.

PREPARATION: 10 minutesPROCESSING: 15 secondsCOOK TIME: 15 to 20 minutesYIELD: 3 cups (720 g) cooked cereal

1 cup (180 g) whole wheat kernels

3 cups (720 ml) water

½ teaspoon salt

1. Place the whole wheat kernels into the Vitamix dry grains container and secure the lid. Select Variable 1. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to Variable 7 or 8. Grind to desired degree of fineness, or for about 15 seconds.

2. Combine the water and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Slowly add the cracked wheat to the boiling water, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until cooked, 15 to 20 minutes.

AMOUNT PER 1 CUP (240 ML) SERVING: calories 210, total fat 1.5 g, saturated fat 0 g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 400 mg, total carbohydrate 45 g, dietary fiber 9 g, sugars 0 g, protein 8 g