Homemade Cereal
This homemade cereal combines toasted oats, wheat germ, and wheat bran with brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a warmly spiced, lightly sweetened blend. Chopped dates, pecans, and flaked coconut add fruity richness and a nutty finish, making it a satisfying choice for breakfast or a make-ahead snack.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Cereal, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- 2
Mix oats, wheat germ, and wheat bran together in a large bowl.
- 3
Stir brown sugar, vegetable oil, honey, and water together in another bowl until blended. Mix in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour brown sugar mixture into oat mixture and stir until evenly moist. Transfer to a large, shallow baking dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until lightly browned, about 45 minutes. Add dates, pecans, and coconut to the baking dish and stir to combine. Continue to bake for about 15 more minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature.
- Calories 729.1 kcal High 36%
- Protein 15.39 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 104.7 g 38%
- Total Fat 30.16 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 8.42 g High 42%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.5 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 12.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 14.41 g Good Source 51%
- Total Sugars 36.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 64.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 5.97 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 620.61 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 2.6 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Homemade Cereal is made with 17 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chopped Dates, Chopped Pecans, and Coconut. Each serving provides about 729.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Cereal made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chopped Dates, Chopped Pecans, Coconut, Date. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Cereal?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 729.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Cereal easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Homemade Cereal healthy?
- Homemade Cereal has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 729.1 calories and 15.39 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 8.42 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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