Cracked Wheat Goodness
Happy Wednesday! Luckily, I have another sunshiny day on my hands and I’m definitely making sure I take advantage of the 78 degree weather that we are supposed to have today by going for a walk at lunch! I almost contemplated going with cold cereal this morning since it was the first morning I didn’t wake up with a chill, but I was in the mood for something warm (surprised?)… Plus, I’ve been dying to try this new Hodgson Mill’s cracked Wheat cereal… After I bought it, I realized I should probably look up what cracked wheat really is and it appears, from my quick research, that it is cracked wheatberries… this is right down my alley since I’ve seen many bloggers (ie. Kath & others) have them for breakfast… I’ve only ever had them in salads, but I’ve loved them just the same!
The only downside was it took me about 4.5 minutes to cook a 1/4 cup serving in the microwave, but it was well worth the wait… The texture is similar to bulgur except I felt it was slightly more chewy and nutty flavored… the 5 g of protein & fiber doesn’t hurt either! I added in a mini box of organic raisins, a couple of strawberries (I couldn’t resist!), a tbsp of sunflower seeds, a tsp of flax, and a spoonful of cinnamon raisin peanut butter… mmmm, mmmmm, mmmmmm good!
This is definitely up in the running as one of my favorite breakfast combinations! Have a great day!
I must try these wheatberries! They look just so yummy!!
And 78 degrees?? WOW! Goodbye cold!
I’m pretty sure cracked wheat is bulgur. It’s not quite the same as whole wheatberries (think instant oats vs. steel cut) but I do love bulgur for it’s own properties!! Glad you liked it too
Kath
Romina ~ they are yum!
Kath ~ I’m not sure… I found a few articles that state that cracked wheat is made from wheat berries: http://www.wholehealthmd.com/me2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=Reference+Library&type=AWHN_Foods&mod=Foods&mid=&id=137BB8FBD72644349AB896CA1DB7095B&tier=2
Either way, it’s delicious!
Raisins! Yum. I’ve never had cracked wheatberries before. Or bulgur, for that matter. Its worth a sample?
Enjoy the lovely weather for me, please!! It’s storming here again :0(
Oooh, cracked Wheat cereal? Looks wonderful!! Love the “add-ins” that you enjoyed with the cereal – yum! :0)
Ah I am so jealous of the warm weather! We are having sunny weather but not nearly as warm. Your breakfast looks really hearty and delicious as always.
Sagan ~ Yes it’s definitely worth a sample
My next thing will be combine them w/ oatmeal!
VeggieGirl ~ awwwww, I’ll definitely enjoy it for you… hope it clears up soon!
Monica ~ yeah this is the warmest it’s been so I’m excited since it’s supposed to drop back down soon!
Oh MAN that looks yummy!
That looks really really good! I must start experimenting more with the various types of “hot cereal”
Jill ~ It is one of my fave breakfasts thus far!
Jenn ~ Yeah, I just started expanding my breakfast options and I’m really impressed thus far!