We all need to save on groceries. Why buy over-sugared packaged cereals when you can make a far healthier breakfast cereal yourself?

Basic Dry Cereal

Begin with 2-3 cups of rolled oats

Add your choices of:

            wheat germ

            whole wheat flour

            wheat bran

            wheat grits

            cornmeal

            soy flour, grits or roasted beans

            uncooked other cereals such as Ralston, grits, Wheatena and the like

            sunflower seeds

            sesame seeds

            pumpkin seeds, roasted

            fresh grated or dried coconut

            dry milk solids

            chopped nuts

            spices, such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and the like

Add 1 cup of liquids:

            honey

            syrup

            molasses

            brown sugar (use 2 tablespoon water with ½ cup sugar)

            olive or coconut oil

            melted butter

            milk or cream

Mix all ingredients and put into 350 degrees oven, turning every 10 minutes to break apart clumps for 30-60 minutes, or until moisture is cooked off and cereal is a lovely golden brown.

When cool, add your choice of dried fruits, raisins, dates, apples and the like.

Place in jar or other storage container.