Vegan Cream of Wheat Recipe

So, I was excited to veganize this classic breakfast dish. The results were delicious - hot, creamy, and perfect for a cozy morning.

Cream of wheat is a hot cereal made from wheat that has been milled to a fine consistency. It is low in calories and contains many essential nutrients such as B vitamins, including vitamin B6 and selenium, making it an excellent option for breakfast. It is also enriched with folic acid and additional iron.

Adding cooked plums with ginger is my favorite way to enjoy cream of wheat products. The ginger adds a nice zing to the deliciously sweet plum. You can use cooked fruit, blueberry compote with ginger, cherry compote, apple compote, or fresh fruit for a healthy topping.

This vegan cream of wheat pairs well with cooked fruit like the delicious cooked plums and ginger left over from making plum ginger simple syrup in this plum ginger gin sour recipe.

Here are the main ingredients you need to make this vegan cream of wheat; these ingredients are easy to find when you are grocery shopping:

• Cream of Wheat - This is the brand name Cream of Wheat I grew up eating; however, I also use Bob's Red Mill Creamy Wheat - also known as farina or wheat farina. It is a type of farina (wheat) with a finer grind than traditional farina.
• Plant-based milk - I used Califia Farms Toasted Coconut Almond Milk, one of my favorites. Use any plant-based milk you enjoy; there are many vegan milk options. Soy milk, oat milk, or coconut milk are great choices also.
• Vegan butter - I used Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter with Olive Oil to add a bit of richness.
• Organic brown sugar - I used Wholesome Sweet, one of my favorite brands for sugar. This recipe benefits from the texture and flavor of brown sugar. I've tried other sweeteners and always return to brown sugar when making cream of wheat.
• Salt - I added a dash of salt to bring out the flavor.

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients with measurements and recipe instructions.

Substitutions

Here are some substitutions you can try when making this healthy breakfast:

• Almond milk - use another plant-based milk like soy milk or cashew milk, or use water instead.
• Plant-based butter - omit it if you like, or use coconut oil.
• Brown sugar - omit and add maple syrup or another sweetener.

How to Make This Vegan Cream of Wheat Recipe

It's easy to make this healthy option for breakfast, even if it is your first time. Find a small saucepan with deep sides; keep the brown sugar set aside for topping the cream of wheat immediately before serving.

You can make cream of wheat in the microwave (follow package directions), but I recommend cooking it on the stovetop; it takes just a few minutes.

Storage

Cool the leftovers; store them in an airtight container for up to three days. The cream of wheat will thicken as it sits. Add water to thin the leftovers when reheating them.