Whole-grain hot wheat cereal

Breakfast

Whole-grain hot wheat cereal

Creamy whole-wheat farina cooked in milk of choice with cinnamon and berries.

10 min Serves 2 Warm & cozy
cerealbreakfastmilk optionshot cerealUnder 15 minLower sodiumVegetarian Freezer-Friendly
Full recipe
1 serving
Serving size
the full recipe as listed
Servings per batch
1

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Nutrition per serving

Estimated nutrition per serving — the full recipe as listed

Calories240
Total fat2.5 g
Saturated fat0.5 gKeep low
Sodium130 mgLow
Total carbohydrate42 g
Fiber4 g
Total sugars14 g
Added sugarsNot available
Protein12 g

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Diabetes Meal Planning

Lower sodium: 300 mg sodium or less per stated serving. This is a site guideline, not the FDA "low sodium" label claim.

Heart-healthy tips

  • Milk choices: skim or 1% for protein and calcium, lactose-free if dairy bothers you, unsweetened soy for the most plant protein, or unsweetened almond, oat or cashew for fewer calories.
  • Pick cereals with at least 3 g fiber and no more than 6 g sugar per serving; sweeten with fruit.

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

Applies to: Cooked grain or vegetable dish, after cooking. Times assume safe preparation, prompt cooling when needed, a refrigerator at 40°F / 4°C or below, and a freezer at 0°F / -18°C or below.

Refrigerator: After cooking: refrigerate and use within 3–4 days. Cool promptly in small, shallow containers and refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C).

Freezer: Freezer-Friendly. Best quality within 2–3 months.

To thaw: Thaw in the refrigerator — never on the counter.

To reheat or serve: Reheat until steaming hot throughout — cover, stir partway, and let stand before serving.

After thawing: After thawing in the refrigerator: use within 3–4 days.

Meal prep tip: Freeze one measured meal portion per container. Label packages with the recipe name, portion, and date frozen.

Storage guidance sources

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Complete the meal

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