Homemade Grape Nuts

This homemade cereal is slightly sweeter than the original, but just as addicting. Make a huge batch and store in an airtight container.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 207 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 3.5 cups whole wheat flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

Step 3

Combine flour, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract; mix well. Pour mixture into prepared baking sheet and spread evenly with a spatula.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until browned and firm, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool patty in the baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 5

Break cooked patty into chunks and put through a meat grinder, using a coarse blade. Divide crumbs over two baking sheets.

Step 6

Bake in the oven until dry, stirring every 10 minutes, about 30 minutes. Allow crumbs to cool completely and store in an airtight container.