Copycat Cocoa Cream of Wheat

I love Cream of Wheat. As a child, it was my favorite breakfast. It is fast, easy and inexpensive to make compared to traditional breakfast cereals. You can buy the name brand for more money, or you can purchase a box of Farina for less. It only takes 3 tablespoons to make a healthy size serving. Farina goes a long way.

You get to control the ingredients by purchasing a plain box of Farina. Walmart sells a 5-pound bag of Farina for $12.99, a 36-ounce box of Malt-O-Meal for $4.98 or a 28-ounce box of Cream of Wheat for $4.52. You can also purchase a box of Instant Cocoa Cream of Wheat for $4.52 that weighs 12.3 ounces/10 servings, or you can make your own for a lot less.

Cocoa Cream of Wheat

1 Box Farina or Cream of Wheat 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon (optional) 1/2 C. Sugar 1/2 C. Cocoa Powder

Mix all ingredients together. Store in a jar.

Directions:

Bring 1 cup of water or milk to a boil. Add 3 Tablespoons of Cocoa wheat while stirring. Let simmer for 2 1/2 minutes while stirring constantly. Top with a pat of butter and a splash of milk. Serve hot. Use additional toppings like nuts and dried fruits if you like.

Check out the ingredients on the Instant Cocoa Cream of Wheat

Enjoy,

Mrs. Smith