With the chilling temperatures that come with the winter season in full swing, nothing beats a hot and comforting breakfast cereal to help you warm up for the day––which is why we’re declaring this time of year as hot cereal season. And thankfully, we have plenty of delicious hot breakfast cereal varieties for you to enjoy this time of year!
What is hot cereal?
Hot cereal, also known as cooked cereal, is made up of grains like wheat, rice or corn and is cooked in water or milk.
Are hot cereal and oatmeal different?
Hot cereal refers to cooked cereal made with any edible grains. Oatmeal is considered a type of hot cereal made from rolled oats.
Our 4 favorite hot breakfast cereal products
Using high-quality ingredients, including whole grains and oats, these hot breakfast cereal-fan favorites provide you with warmth and deliciousness to help you brave the cold:
1. Malt-O-Meal™ Original Creamy Hot Wheat cereal
Malt-O-Meal™ Original Creamy Hot Wheat cereal is one of our most popular cooked cereal options. Quick and easy to warm up and an excellent source of iron, it makes for the perfect way to start your day or warm up with a hearty midday snack. This preferred hot cereal is also available in chocolate and maple & brown sugar varieties for a hint of extra sweetness.
Learn more about Malt-O-Meal™ Hot products––including nutrition information, cooking instructions, where to buy it in stores near you and more.
2. Farina Mills™ Creamy Hot Wheat cereal
Farina Mills™ creamy hot wheat cereal is a timeless classic for a reason. An excellent source of iron and folate and a speedy-fast cook time of 2 1/2 minutes, Farina is hearty comfort in a bowl and can be served with sweet or savory toppings.
Learn more about Farina––find nutrition information, discover where to buy this creamy wheat cereal goodness in stores and more.
3. CoCo Wheats™ cereal
Take your creamy hot wheat cereal up a notch by grabbing a box with the tasty cocoa treat!™ CoCo Wheats™ cereal has been a part of a comforting breakfast since 1930.
Find out what makes CoCo Wheats™ a cereal fan favorite––view nutrition information, where to buy and more.
4. Better Oats™ 100 Calorie Maple & Brown Sugar
This one is for the oatmeal lovers! Better Oats™ 100 Calorie Quick Cooking Oatmeal with flax seeds is one of our most popular Better Oats™ products––with a sweet maple & brown sugar taste and convenient, easy cooking packaging that cereal fans love. This delicious 100-calorie oatmeal is also available in apples & cinnamon and cinnamon roll flavors!
From steel cut to organic, Better Oats™ has even more exciting oatmeal varieties and flavors to choose from. Find the Better Oats™ oatmeal that is best for you––discover the benefits, find in stores near you and more.
Comforting recipes made with hot cereal
Prefer to ditch the traditional breakfast cereal bowl and whip up another comforting morning treat? These irresistible, winter-approved recipes made with both our hot cereals and ready-to-eat cereals served warm won’t let you down.
1. Grape-Nuts Cereal Hot: Apple Cobbler Recipe
While not traditionally served hot, Grape-Nuts™ doubles as a delicious hot and ready-to-eat cereal choice! Ready in under two minutes, this delectable Grape-Nuts™ cereal Hot: Apple Cobbler recipe is easy to make and packs the flavor of this classic apple dessert right into your favorite cereal. Get the recipe here.
2. Coconut Peanut Butter Energy Balls
While Better Oats™ oatmeal can stand all on its own, it also makes a great ingredient in these no-bake coconut peanut butter energy balls––perfect for midday snacking! Check out the full recipe.
3. Hot & Creamy Shredded Wheat
Achieve the perfect balance of sugar and spice with this hot cereal breakfast recipe that is perfect for those brisk mornings. Enjoy our Post™ Shredded Wheat cereal in a unique way. Topped with layers of applesauce and yogurt; sprinkled with raisins, brown sugar and cinnamon; this recipe takes less than a minute to put together, making it the perfect breakfast option even on your busiest mornings. View the recipe.
At Post Consumer Brands™, we make a variety of delicious cereals and snacks to help power you through every season. Learn more about the nutritional information and production processes for our most popular product, cereal!