Comments on: Crockpot Whole Grain Breakfast Cereal

By: Organic Mama

Organic Mama — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:26:57 +0000

Hi Kimi,
I’ve soaked my breakfast cereal in the past and my family’s response has not been favorable because it definitely tastes “sour” due to the acid. Have you experienced it or is your family used to that taste?
Thanks so much for sharing your recipes with us!

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:40:02 +0000

We have been enjoying this recipe and also using just plain oat groats. Thanks for sharing! I was wondering if you had any info about lead free crock pots. Mine is about 15 years old and I’m pretty sure not safe. Since we are eating this about 3-4 times a week for breakfast I’d like to upgrade to one that is certified as lead free. Any recommendations? Thanks!

By: Pippi

Pippi — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:55:29 +0000

How did I never notice this recipe until you did the recap today? This is exactly how I started making my oatmeal after my daughter was born and I got busy in the morning Ours kept getting overdone so we got a timer that people use for their lights when they’re on vacation and set it up to go off in the middle of the night. It took some experimenting but for the past two years we wake up to perfect porridge most mornings.

By: 16 Nourishing Breakfast Ideas

16 Nourishing Breakfast Ideas — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:51:08 +0000

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By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:50:42 +0000

I would really like to try this recipe and I am wondering how many this serves. I have 5 children and 3 of them are pre-teen and teen so I am wondering if I should double it. Thank you.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:48:31 +0000

Kimi, I made this recently and I think I added too much water because it was really soupy. I thought it was great that way, but was also thinking it might make a great , hearty base for a blended soup (especially if you cooked it with a stock). I would have thrown some cheese and seasonings in it and tried a cheese soup, but I am off dairy right now. Bummer!

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:12:56 +0000

I have been making this for a couple weeks now and love it! So easy to just scoop out a bowl as the kids wake up…there’s always plenty for my husband, who likes to eat breakfast late. And then I have some for mid-morning snack. The leftovers are great the next day. Thanks!

By: Susanna

Susanna — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:25:17 +0000

Great – i’ll stick with this recipe as is! Thanks!

By: KimiHarris

KimiHarris — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:37:54 +0000

Susanna,

Soaking them (especially if you use acidic water in a warm place in the house) will effectively start the sprouting process (and eliminate anti-nutrients). Sprouting the grains more make them cook even faster, so they would probably overcook in a crockpot if sprouted all the way.

By: Susanna

Susanna — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:00:22 +0000

After reading your posts on sprouting I was wondering if it would be better to sprout the grains before cooking them in the crockpot (instead of just soaking them for 12 hours)?