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Healthy Breakfast Cereal Recipe – Red River with Ground Flax Seed

February 19, 2011 by Janice

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A smart way to lose weight is to fill up on fiber. This hot breakfast cereal is full of fiber and flavor – a nutrious way start your day!

Red River with Ground Flax and Blueberries
Red River with Ground Flax and Blueberries

I am a complete fiber freak! I owe most of my weight management over the years to fiber and water. Really, when it comes down to it, those are the two main reasons I am able to keeping my weight level.

Also, due to my medication for anxiety and depression, I have to pay extra attention to ensuring that I have enough fiber and water to keep my intestinal tract – ahem – healthy and functioning.

This week, I have highlighted cereals and salads because they are my two favorite and easiest ways to increase fiber intake — and the two things I consume most in a week!

A staple in those cereals and salads is Flax. I use flaxseed to increase fiber and increase my omega-3 fatty acids. Flaxseed is high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and phytochemicals called lignans.

golden-flaxseed
Golden Flax Seed

I prefer to use Golden Flax Seeds versus Brown Flax Seed because the golden has a slightly better, nuttier flavor. But golden flax seed and brown flax seed are similar in nutritional value, so whichever you are using will be great.

Bobs Red Mill Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal
Bob's Red Mill Whole Ground Flaxseed Meal

While I do use whole flax seeds, I focus most on using ground flaxseed in my hot cereals. Using ground flaxseed versus whole flaxseed is important because your body is better able to digest it. Whole flaxseed can pass through your intestine undigested, keeping you from reaping all it’s health benefits.

I also prefer to use Ground Golden Flaxseed Meal versus Ground Brown Flaxseed Meal because, as I mentioned, I prefer the taste of the golden. But my health food store where I bought my Ground Golden Flaxseed Meal closed down and I am having a hard time finding it at other local health food stores. So for now, I am using Brown Flaxseed Meal.

However, you can also grind your own flax seeds with a coffee grinder. For some reason, I haven’t tried that yet. I will have to!

Red River Hot Cereal
Red River Hot Cereal

You can add ground flaxseed meal and flax seeds to ANY of your cereals — although it works best in hot cereals. If you love your oatmeal, start adding ground flax! It will give your oatmeal a nutty, richer flavor, while increasing your fiber and omega-3 intake.

I find starting the day off with a big bowl of cereal that is loaded with heart-healthy foods like whole grains and flax seeds not only helps keep you feeling full and energized, but it makes you feel good knowing you are looking after your body!

Here is a recipe I make for a SUPER high-fiber hot cereal with Red River. Red River is already a healthy, high fiber cereal, but I like to pump it up even further, and make it taste creamier and nuttier, with ground flax seed and whole flaxseed.

(Red River, I just learned from Wikipedia, is a Canadian cereal, with limited availability elsewhere. So, if you are unable to find Red River in your area, look for another hot cereal that is high in whole grains. Red River’s ingredients are Cracked Wheat; Cracked Rye; Cracked Flax; Whole Flax.)

Red River Cereal, Golden Flax Seeds, Ground Flaxseed Meal
Red River Cereal, Golden Flax Seeds, Ground Flaxseed Meal

Note: It is key to not dump a ton of sugar on your bowl of healthy cereal! So, I find using a bit of salt in the water helps bring out the grain’s natural flavors.

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Add Cinnamon

Also, I always use a ton of cinnamon — which not only makes the cereal taste delicious, but cinnamon has one of the highest antioxidant levels of any spice. As well, recent studies have show cinnamon health benefits. Cinnamon appears to help regulate blood sugar and reduce triglycerides and cholesterol.

Blueberries
My Favorite Fruit - Blueberries

And, of course, I reach for my blueberry stash as well. Blueberries are little nutrient power houses — loaded in antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber, and manganese, with only 80 calories per cup. No wonder I freeze 200 pounds of organic blueberries every summer!

So, you can skip the sugar and add cinnamon and blueberries.

Red River Hot Cereal with Ground Flax Seed

SUPER high-fiber hot cereal with Red River. This recipe adds to the already healthy, high fiber Red River cereal and makes it taste creamier and nuttier, with ground flax seed and whole flaxseed.
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup Salted Water I find the salt is essential to bringing out the flavor of the cereal so that adding sugar is unnecessary.
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup Red River cereal If you are unable to find Red River in your area, choose another hot cereal that is high in whole grains and fiber. Red River's ingredients are Cracked Wheat; Cracked Rye; Cracked Flax; Whole Flax.
  • 1/4 cup Ground Flax Seed
  • 1 tbsp Whole Flax Seeds
  • 1 cup Fresh or Thawed Blueberries I add fruit to add sweetness, but it is optional.
  • 1 cup Milk

Instructions

  • Bring salted water to a boil and add cinnamon. Add Red River cereal and return to a boil, then reduce heat stirring often for a minute or two.
  • Stir in ground flax seed and whole flax seed and add blueberries.
  • Simmer for a few minutes -- until cereal has reached desired consistency.
  • Pour cereal into a bowl -- makes one large serving or two smaller servings. (I eat the full bowl myself!)
  • Heat milk in the cereal pot (reduces dishes!) and serve on cereal immediately.
  • (I always warm my milk because it makes for a sweeter, more indulgent experience.

Notes

Note: I use less water to cereal ratio than the instructions on the Red River box. You may prefer to use more water. Simply just adjust the amount of water to your preference.


PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT a health professional, nor do I make any health or medical claims or advice here at 5 Minutes for Mom. I am simply sharing my opinions and personal experiences. Please consult your doctor about all medical issues and make sure you follow your doctor and health professional’s instructions regarding your health and diet.

Written by 5 Minutes for Mom co-founder Janice.
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14 Comments

  1. Larissa says

    August 18, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    why do you add whole flax seeds to your recipe if they’re just going to go through your digestive system?
    thanks

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  3. Mary says

    February 6, 2014 at 8:07 am

    I recently started the routine of eating red river cereal , blueberries and a little brown sugar every morning. It is two weeks now and I not only feel better and have more energy but my clothes are looser.

    Reply
  4. Shanna White says

    February 18, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Looks delicious! Thanks for giving some tips on using red river cereal. I can’t wait to try your suggestion.

    Reply
  5. Flax Seed Oil Guy says

    March 15, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    Thanks for your comments , suggestions and recipes. I especially like how personal you are in writing. It’s awesome!

    Reply
  6. christina says

    February 24, 2011 at 1:21 pm

    I get my GIANT bag of organic golden flaxseed meal at Costco. It’s delicious and a REALLY good price.

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    February 22, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    Red River Hot Cereal is now owned by Smucker Natural Foods in the US. They have a Facebook page so go “like” them to get more information: http://on.fb.me/dH3unT

    Reply
  8. Kaye Swain SandwichINK says

    February 21, 2011 at 8:04 am

    Very interesting tips. I’ve used flaxseed off and on over the years and also enjoy its nutty taste. For awhile I would add bran and a bit of ground flaxseed to my yogurt. Quite tasty, actually.

    Thanks again for the tip about adding the bran cereal to flakes. As I am writing in tomorrow’s post, I add it to my Raisin Bran and it’s quite tasty!

    Reply
  9. Jaimie K says

    February 20, 2011 at 5:37 pm

    Wow. This sounds and looks delicious!! Does anyone know in the US has a similar version of hot cereal?

    Reply
  10. CaroleM says

    February 20, 2011 at 10:39 am

    I also use Bobs flax. I use my coffee grinder to grind it up, and store it in the freezer – b/c it goes a long way. This much how I prepare my oatmeal in the morning, but we use yoghurt for the creaminess aspect, which makes it thick and delicious, but adds the benefits of yoghurt on top of it all.

    Reply
  11. Plioz - Baby Toddler says

    February 20, 2011 at 10:32 am

    Well, the ultimate question, how does it taste?

    Reply
  12. simplywebly says

    February 19, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    hmmm that looks very healthy. I’ve tried flaxseed meal sprinkled over my oatmeal but I will give the “Red River” a try.

    Reply
  13. Katrina - says

    February 19, 2011 at 1:47 am

    I just went grocery shopping yesterday and I think I saw flax in the specialty section of the grocery store. I’ll have to see if it’s reasonably priced. We’ve discovered that some things really aren’t here. Like quinoa ($11.99/26oz bag). I’ll be back tomorrow to re-read this when I’m more awake, for sure! Thanks, Janice! I’m really enjoying this series and thank you so much for your blog comment!

    Reply

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