Freshly Milled Cream of Wheat

Start your morning with a warm, nourishing bowl of freshly milled cream of wheat—rich in natural vitamins, fiber, and hearty flavor. Made from whole wheat berries ground right at home, this wholesome porridge is a simple and satisfying choice for the whole family.

Start your morning with a warm, nourishing bowl of freshly milled cream of wheat—rich in natural vitamins, fiber, and hearty flavor. Made from whole wheat berries ground right at home, this wholesome porridge is a simple and satisfying choice for the whole family.

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Finally… hot homemade porridge!

I’ve been wanting to experiment with hot breakfast cereals for a while now, but wanting to avoid most store-bought cereals, I realized I needed to make it from scratch. That’s how it was done back in the day anyways, so I know it’s better that way!

Now that I have a grain mill, I couldn’t wait to make freshly milled cream of wheat.

Cream of wheat is a type of hot cereal, like porridge, made from stone ground whole wheat.

Last week I was determined to make some new breakfast recipes with my freshly milled flour. I developed a recipe for freshly milled buttermilk pancakes, freshly milled buttermilk biscuits, and now this freshly milled cream of wheat. My husband and kids were highly complimentary of all three of them, which was super exciting to me!

This freshly milled cream of wheat is easy and fast to whip up and packed with nutrition. I love that you can add whatever toppings you like and customize it for your family.

I hope your family enjoys this as much as mine does!

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Sourdough Pizza with Freshly Milled Flour

Freshly Milled Sourdough Dinner Rolls

Freshly Milled Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Health Benefits of Freshly Milled Cream of Wheat Hot Cereal

If you’re new to cooking with freshly milled grain, here are just a few benefits of eating the whole grain.

Rich in Whole Grain Nutrition – Freshly milled whole grains contain the bran, germ, and endosperm for maximum fiber, vitamins, and minerals. And, these nutrients start to deplete as the flour sits on the shelf the grocery store. So freshly milling your grain and then eating or cooking it right away ensures the maximum health benefits.

Low in Processed Ingredients and Sugar – A clean, additive-free start to the day, especially when made from scratch at home. Cereals are notorious for having bad ingredients since they are shelf stable. Many contain artificial colors, flavors, and seed oils. This hot cereal alternative is clean and so much better for you.

Supports Digestive Health – Freshly milled whole grain is naturally high in insoluble fiber, which helps regulate digestion. Because of this, it also gives you better energy throughout the day when you eat it, making it the perfect choice for an easy healthy breakfast recipe.

I have the Nutrimill grain mill, and really love it! We get our wheat berries from Azure Standard. 

Tools Needed

Grain mill
Small to medium size saucepan
Measuring cups and spoons

Homemade Whole Grain Cream of Wheat Ingredients

Serving size: 2-3

Freshly Milled Cream of Wheat Ingredients:
1/2 cup hard red or white wheat berries (ground on coarse setting)
2 cups milk (you can also use water)
1/2 tsp of salt
Add ins: cinnamon, nutmeg, fresh fruit, butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, nuts, etc

How to Make Cream of Wheat with Freshly Milled Flour

Grind the wheat berries on a course setting. On my grain mill, I turn the knob to the left for a courser grain. If this is your first time adjusting this setting, test it out with 1/4 cup of berries in a separate bowl before making this recipe.

Combine the freshly milled flour with the milk in a medium size saucepan on the stove. Stir to combine.

Turn the stove on medium, heat and stir. Add the salt and spices or maple syrup, if using.

Cook 10-15 minutes on medium, stirring frequently. Your cream of wheat is done when most of the milk is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes or so until thickened.

Top with fresh cream and fruit, and enjoy!

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Homemade Einkorn Waffles

FAQs:

Can I use store-bought flour instead of freshly milled flour?

No, you want to use a stone ground wheat like freshly milled hard or white wheat berries for cream of wheat. Store-bought all purpose flour removes the bran and germ of the grain, so it results in a very different texture and would not yield the right consistency for cream of wheat.

What’s the best way to serve this homemade cream of wheat?

Serve cream of wheat with fresh heavy cream if you have it (even better to use raw milk cream from a local dairy). Then, add toppings of choice, like fresh fruit, nuts, brown sugar, spices, maple syrup, coconut flakes, etc.

Can you store leftovers for later?

Yes cream of wheat can be stored in the fridge however it will start to thicken and dry up. When reheating, add more cream or milk to get it back to its original consistency.

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