Whole Grain Cereal with Squash (for Toddlers)
Prep:
5 minutes
Total:
20 minutes
Makes:
2 cups
Utensil:
Saladmaster Food Processor
1 Qt./.9 L Sauce Pan with Cover
Contributed By:
Katherine Lawrence
Cooking instructor, VegNews TV chef, and nutrition instructor for T. Colin Campbell eCornell program in Plant Based Nutrition
Recipe Description:
This recipe makes a great warm breakfast for toddlers - it's filled with fiber and protein, and the added squash provides beta-carotene to strengthen their immune system. The sweetness from the squash also eliminates the need to add extra sweeteners.
1⁄2
cup
uncooked 7-grain cereal (used Bob's Red Mill)
(82
g)
11⁄2
cups
water
(350
mL)
1⁄2
cup
butternut squash, raw
(70
g)
Directions:
- Add cereal and water to the sauce pan and stir.
- Julienne butternut squash using the Saladmaster machine and Cone #2. Add to sauce pan.
- Cover and cook on medium heat. When the Vapo-Valve™ clicks, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes. Serve warm.