The Non-Dairy Queen

Friday, January 14, 2011

Fancying Up My Cereal...

Officially, the kids are out again today, but who cares at this point...it's FRIDAY! This does mean they won't be back in school until next Tuesday. Officially, we all need a vacation! The illustrator ventured out with Max late yesterday afternoon to see what things looked like and to grab a few necessities (oatmeal, apples, dishwashing detergent, deodorant...) from the store. He said the roads around us are still really bad (we live an hour outside of the city) and that there was no milk at the grocery store...so he bought wine instead. Probably a good call, but I am not sure how good that will taste on his cereal. He said he feels like the guy who discovered that lobster tastes good. You won't know unless you try it. This is one of the major reasons why I love him!

Speaking of cereal, I have been making my own. No, I am not crazy...it's like making granola. So, when Jay was eating gluten free for a couple of weeks, I had to get kind of creative, so I made some using my granola method. I know, why not just buy it? Well, gluten free cereal is really expensive, so we bought a gluten free corn flake cereal (much cheaper) and I added some things to make a gluten free/dairy free brown sugar corn flake cereal. Now I need a catchier name for it! I will gladly take suggestions!

Do you do cereal with or without milk? Typically I go without, but on very rare occasions, I will have a little splash of almond milk in there and maybe a banana.

Clearly I have too much time on my hands...you get the same shots with different angles. Fun, no?

This is a crispy cereal with oat clusters and a hint of brown sugar sweetness! Perfect for breakfast or a treat!

Gluten Free/Dairy Free Brown Sugar Corn Flake Cereal

3 cups corn flakes (make sure they are gluten free if you need them to be)
1 cup quick oats (I used Bob's)
2 TBSP flax meal mixed with 6 TBSP hot water (sit aside for 5 minutes)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
10 drops NuNaturals Vanilla stevia

Mix everything together is put on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 275 for 45 minutes to an hour stirring every 15 minutes. It will crisp up more once it cools.

Atlanta is warming up a bit today, so I think we will be getting out at some point this weekend! I don't know where or what we will do, but we will definitely venture somewhere!

Have a great Friday! Any fun plans?

Labels: breakfast, gluten free

posted by Sarena Shasteen - The Non-Dairy Queen @ 8:31 AM

34 Comments:

At January 14, 2011 at 8:35 AM, Estela @ Weekly Bite said…

I've never though to make my own cereal before (other than granola) This looks great :)
At January 14, 2011 at 9:04 AM, Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg said…

I definitely support his executive decision to buy wine :-)

Cool that you're making your own cereal!! You're right-- I never think twice about homemade granola, but homemade cereal I've never thought about!
At January 14, 2011 at 9:05 AM, Heather (Where's the Beach) said…

Ah very cool. I need to share this with my sister. Is the brown sugar just for added sweetness? I hope things thaw out for you guys so you can get out of the house!
At January 14, 2011 at 9:16 AM, LifeasKristina said…

I do cereal in a cup all the time!!!-I don't make it though (booo)
At January 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM, Tip Top Shape said…

The wine was definitely a good choice. lol
At January 14, 2011 at 9:51 AM, Lisa said…

Fancy cereal looks good :) I like the idea of putting in all the stuff you really like!

I like cereal with almond milk, but I usually eat it dry...mmmmm
At January 14, 2011 at 11:03 AM, Anonymous said…

I don't think that would have ever occurred to me! It sounds delicious :)
At January 14, 2011 at 12:17 PM, Heather said…

I would never think to make my own cereal - that's pretty awesome.
I'm not a milk drinker but I LOVE me some cereal in my yogurt.
Happy Friday!
At January 14, 2011 at 12:32 PM, Emily said…

Haha, I love the Illustrator's comment about lobster. Made me laugh. According to my dad, he once had beer on cereal in college. He only tried it that once. :)

I love the idea of making your own cereal - that way you know exactly what is in it.
At January 14, 2011 at 12:38 PM, Amy B @ Second City Randomness said…

I probably would have chose the wine over milk anyways- even if it was there. Because seriously... after being snowed in that long, you need a break!

And when I was just eating straight cereal for breakfast (vs pouring some over my oatmeal), I ate it without milk. Soggy cereal is gross!
At January 14, 2011 at 1:32 PM, MelissaNibbles said…

I would've used Baileys.

Happy birthday!
At January 14, 2011 at 3:24 PM, Anonymous said…

that looks SO good!!! Yummm. Like a healthy kind of granola ;)
At January 14, 2011 at 4:39 PM, Jackie said…

Like Heather, I often put cereal in yogurt. Because of my inability to tolerate high-fiber/hard to digest foods, I find it's a great way to still eat the granola cereals I like. Your recipe sounds fantastic! Making cereal isn't something I've ever considered, but I may just have to try it out... :)
At January 14, 2011 at 5:14 PM, Anonymous said…

Wow! I'm impressed! Your own cereal, go you! I definitely have my cereal with (soy) milk. I haven't tried almond or rice milk before, but I need to expand my horizons at some point, haha!
At January 14, 2011 at 5:23 PM, Kelsey Ann said…

anything with oaty crunchy clusters = a good time for me :) i love when i make something really delicious and take 100000 pictures of it. okay, maybe not THAT many, but im definitely a fan of showing off its angles :)
At January 14, 2011 at 7:04 PM, Kate (What Kate is Cooking) said…

I've never made my own cereal before. This looks like a good way to start!
At January 14, 2011 at 7:47 PM, Nicole said…

I love making and eating homemade granola, so I can imagine how amazing this is!

I am sure agree when I say I am SO done with the snow! Wine is just as good if not better than milk! I hope your neighborhood shakes up quickly!
At January 14, 2011 at 8:00 PM, Pure2raw Twins said…

It is has been so long since I have made my own granola, this makes me miss doing it ;) Love the idea of making your own cereal!
At January 14, 2011 at 8:15 PM, Anonymous said…

I saw a segment on the news earlier about the ice down there and immediately thought of you - yeesh, that's some ice!! I hope it all clears up soon and you can get out this weekend! ...and get some milk. Not sure about the wine + cereal thing either, but I'll give him kudos for the "you never know until you try" sentiment ;)
This cereal looks amazing. How cool is it that you make your own?!
At January 14, 2011 at 9:00 PM, lynn said…

that's so cool that you make your own cereal - i've never heard of anyone doing that before!
At January 14, 2011 at 9:15 PM, Averie @ Averie Cooks said…

"Gluten Free/Dairy Free Brown Sugar Corn Flake Cereal"--

Ok you HAVE to make those Special K bars i posted about the other day. Use corn flakes, but if you like flakes + brown sugar + vanilla, you have to make those :)

Stay warm hon!
At January 14, 2011 at 9:34 PM, Michele @ Healthy Cultivations said…

I've never made cereal other than granola. I'm intrigued by this idea!! I visited your blog today for the first time and am so glad I did.
At January 14, 2011 at 11:18 PM, Tori @ FIToriBLOG.com said…

I tried almond milk and I do like it! I will still need to find a milk alternative for baby once she's not nursing anymore....we're due next summer. Glad to "meet" you!
At January 15, 2011 at 5:37 AM, Anonymous said…

Just came across your blog and the set up is so awesome (I love the milk carton in the background I look forward to reading your posts!
At January 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM, Madeline - Greens and Jeans said…

Wine on cereal sounds like something I would have done in college.
At January 15, 2011 at 12:24 PM, Anonymous said…

I <3 cereal in a cup! Mmm, your recipe sounds soo good!!
At January 15, 2011 at 1:12 PM, Anonymous said…

A yummie & tasty sugared breakfast! that's a lot of sugar though! But irrisistable too!
At January 15, 2011 at 4:29 PM, Stefanie said…

Your cereal looks really good. I hope you all get out of the house today.
At January 15, 2011 at 7:42 PM, Jessica @ Dairyfreebetty said…

thanks for the comment! I have never heard of those muffins before!? I'm going to have to figure out something fun for sure. I don't want to not get to do that whole part of the wedding!!

I want my cake and to eat it too! ;)
At January 15, 2011 at 8:12 PM, Mary @ Bites and Bliss said…

I like this idea of semi-homemaking cereal..a really good way to amp it up!
At January 15, 2011 at 11:28 PM, Anonymous said…

Wow, you're amazing! I've never even thought of making my own cereal. What an awesome idea.
At January 16, 2011 at 12:25 PM, Simply Life said…

wow, what a great idea! it looks delicious!
At January 16, 2011 at 1:47 PM, Ann Claire said…

That is awesome that you made your own cereal! Healthy store bought cereal is so expensive, I should try this!
At January 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM, Lauren Norster said…

This looks lovely -- especially to my gluten free dairy free tongue!