Gluten Free Hot Cereal

Fall is just around the corner, which means winter is coming soon. During the cooler months, people tend to want to eat hot cereals. Many people start eating oatmeal for breakfast. However, when you have Celiac disease and cannot have oats, oatmeal is off limits. So, what CAN you eat on those cold mornings?

Along with a hot cup of coffee, I usually eat hot quinoa flakes. Quinoa flakes takes only 90 seconds to cook in the microwave, and the heartiness of the cereal keeps you full for hours. I add a touch of organic brown sugar and a serving of craisins to the cereal, just to give it some flavor. It's pretty darn good! The brand that I recommend is Ancient Harvest. Most supermarkets carry this quinoa cereal. You can find it in the natural foods section, with all the gluten free foods. Yes, this cereal is gluten free.

I also recommend gluten free rice and shine cereal, if you're not a fan of quinoa. This hot cereal is also gluten free, but, does take a little longer to cook. This hot cereal keeps you full for hours, and I also add some organic brown sugar, and craisins. The brand to look for is Arrowhead Mills. This cereal is more difficult to find, but, you can find it in most organic and natural food stores. You can also find it online as well.

There is also the option of Buckwheat hot cereal by Pocono. I am hesitant to mention this one, because some Celiacs are sensitive to Buckwheat. I happen to be one of them. If you are able to tolerant buckwheat, I do recommend this cereal. Add some fresh blueberries to the cereal. The fresh fruit gives it a very nice flavor.

These are all amazing alternatives to oatmeal. During those cold mornings, when you don't have time to prepare a big breakfast, prepare any of these hot cereals, and enjoy the warmth and fullness that the cereal provides you.