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
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Contributed By: 
Katherine Lawrence
Cooking instructor, VegNews TV chef, and nutrition instructor for T. Colin Campbell eCornell program in Plant Based Nutrition

Ingredients

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.  

12
cup
uncooked 7-grain cereal (used Bob's Red Mill)
(82
g)
112
cups
water
(350
mL)
12
cup
butternut squash, raw
(70
g)
Directions: 
  1. Add cereal and water to the sauce pan and stir.
  2. Julienne butternut squash using the Saladmaster machine and Cone #2. Add to sauce pan.
  3. Cover and cook on medium heat. When the Vapo-Valve™ clicks, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 
156
Total Fat: 
2g
Saturated Fat: 
0g
Cholesterol: 
0mg
Sodium: 
7mg
Total Carbs: 
32g
Dietary Fiber: 
7g
Sugar: 
2g
Protein: 
6g

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