How to Microwave Cream of Wheat in a Mug

Microvave a hot, Cream of Wheat breakfast.

Not long ago, if you wanted to eat a hot, satisfying bowl of Cream of Wheat for breakfast, someone in your household had to heat a pan of water and prepare it on the stove-top. The cereal became more accessible to on-the-go, modern families with the addition of microwavable, instant varieties of Cream of Wheat. Find it in cinnamon, maple and brown sugar or apple and cinnamon flavors. For purists, original Cream of Wheat is also available in the convenience of a microwavable packet. Microwave a single serving of the breakfast favorite in a mug for an easy breakfast option.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup water
• Mug
• 1 single-serving packet Instant Cream of Wheat
• Spoon

Instructions

1. Choose a microwave-safe mug that will hold at least 8 ounces of liquid. Pour 1 cup of water into the mug.

2. Microwave the water for 60 seconds on the highest setting. Microwave an additional minute if the water does not boil the first time.

3. Use a pot-holder to remove the mug of hot water from the microwave. Set the mug on your kitchen work surface.

4. Tear open a single-serve packet of instant Cream of Wheat. Slowly pour the cereal into the hot water. Stir the cereal and water mixture until the cereal thickens and develops a smooth consistency.

Tips & Warnings

• Heat 1 cup of milk instead of water to boost your cereal's nutritional value.

• Toss in chopped fruit, a sprinkle of brown sugar or chocolate chips for a change of pace.

• Supervise children when they use the microwave. Boiling water can cause burns.

• Let the cereal cool to a comfortable temperature before eating it.

References

• American Dietetic Association: Hot Cereal a Cool Breakfast on a Cold Morning

Resources

• Welcome to B&G Foods: Cream of Wheat: Cream of Wheat History