Cream of Wheat® Recipe

If you need a warm and filling breakfast to keep you going all day, this tasty Cream of Wheat® Recipe hits the spot! Made with sweet brown sugar, maple syrup, and fresh fruit, this traditional hot cereal recipe will remind you of the best parts of your childhood. Share it with your whole family today!

Cream of Wheat® Original Hot Cereal is absolutely nostalgic for me. I remember my mom cooking up a large batch of this delicious breakfast on particularly cold mornings. It was either that or oatmeal, and I by far preferred the creamy texture of a delicious bowl of cream of wheat!

Some people make it with a pat of butter and just a little bit of sugar, as it reminds them of southern grits. But others prefer it with sweet mix-ins like I’ll share with you today. 

What is Cream of Wheat?

Cream of Wheat is a popular hot breakfast porridge made from farina, a form of milled wheat. It was first manufactured in North Dakota in the United States by wheat millers using the portion of wheat left over after making flour. 

This sweet tasting porridge has a very mild flavor and is commonly customized with fruit, nuts, or sweeteners. Kraft Foods makes several different Cream of Wheat products today with flavors ranging from banana to cinnamon swirl!

Cream of Wheat cereal is enriched with essential vitamins and is a good source of iron as well!

Ingredients for the Best Cream of Wheat Recipe

This is my favorite way to eat cream of wheat, especially on a cold morning! Here’s what you need to make it:

Milk: I use 2 % milk for my recipe. You can also use whole milk.

Enriched Cream of Wheat: Choose the variety that cooks in 2 ½ minutes

Kosher Salt

Pure Vanilla Extract

Butter

Dark Brown Sugar: light brown sugar is okay too

Pure Maple Syrup

Fresh blueberries and raspberries or other fresh fruit, if desired

How to make Cream of Wheat

This quick-cooking recipe is great for a busy morning!

First, add the milk, vanilla, and butter to a medium saucepan and heat on medium-high until just boiling. *DO NOT leave the pan unattended because the milk mixture will overflow quickly once it boils!

Add the salt, then steadily pour in the Cream of Wheat while stirring. This ensures a smooth consistency. If you pour it in all at once, there may be lumps in your finished product. (Lumps are ok, and sometimes I prefer them. It’s a matter of preference!)

Reduce to medium heat and continue stirring until the desired consistency is reached, about 2 ½ minutes.

Divide your cereal between bowls. Mix one tablespoon of brown sugar into each of the bowls. Drizzle one tablespoon of maple syrup over each and garnish with fresh berries, if desired.

Recipe Variations

Use any flavor variety of Cream of Wheat, though you may need to adjust your mix-ins to match your flavor preferences.

Add your favorite nuts to the finished cereal.

There is a Cream of Rice® cereal if you are gluten-free! 

Use oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk instead of dairy milk. 

Top with sliced strawberries and bananas instead of berries.

Serve with a drizzle of chocolate syrup instead of maple syrup for a special treat.

Make a “Cream of Wheat” Bar similar to this Breakfast Parfait Bar: just make the cereal as directed, and put together bowls of toppings for your family to use as desired for a customized bowl of hot cereal full of additional flavor. Your picky eater will thank you for this idea, and they might just be more apt to eat it since they put it together themselves!

How to Store Leftover Cream of Wheat

You can keep any leftover cereal in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. It’s easy to reheat in the microwave or on a traditional stove top. You might need to thin it out with a little milk or water to restore the texture.

However, this instant hot cereal is so quick and easy to make that I recommend making and eating it fresh!

More Easy Breakfast Recipes

If you like to serve a hot breakfast but also want something quick and easy, then these recipes are for you!

Mexican Breakfast Casserole: make this one ahead of time and just pop it in the oven in the morning!

Breakfast Parfait Bar: Set out your favorite toppings for these yogurt parfaits!

Cheesy Breakfast Sausage Rolls: Savory, buttery goodness to kick off your morning!

Blueberry Bagel Breakfast Bake: Another make-ahead recipe full of flavor for your breakfast!

Apple Oatmeal: serve up a bowl with some cold brew coffee!

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