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Red River cereal is back! The hot cereal, made with a blend of cracked wheat,ryeandflaxseed, was created in Manitoba in 1924and named for theriver valley surroundingWinnipeg.

Red River cereal is back, which got CBC's food columnist thinking about muffins

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Red River cereal is back! The hot cereal, made with a blend of cracked wheat,ryeandflaxseed, was first created in Manitoba in 1924and named for theriver valley surroundingWinnipeg.

Red River ceased distribution in Canada near the beginning of the pandemicand then production ceased entirely. But then, in June of 2022, Arva Flour Mills—North America's oldest continuously operating commercial flour mill, situated just north of London, Ont.—acquired the Red River brand from Smucker Foods.

The mill is in the process of acquiring a hammer mill to crack the wheat, rye and flax in order to restore the cereal to its original texture.

Fans of these coarse, grainy porridges also love Sunny Boy, similarly made ofwheat, ryeand flax, and produced in Camrose, Alta., since 1926.

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Highwood Crossing in High River also has a locally made (and grown) hot cereal. Power Grains is not like Red River and Sunny Boy. It's a delicious blend of organic oats, millet, flax and sunflower seed.

Of course, it's not just for breakfast.

We spoke about a few ways to mix up your use of hot cereal on the Calgary Eyeopener this week.

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You can make hot cereal savoury by simmering it with stock and garlic, and perhaps a parmesan rind.Add grains and water to the pot after sautéing a shallot in some butter or oil, and stir in any leftover cooked veggies you have.

A small handful is also a great addition to soup. The finer bits will thicken the stock slightly, and you'll get some texture from the larger cracked grains.

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And if you have any leftover cooked porridge, you can always slice and fry it in butter, or turn it into bread, muffins, pancakes or waffles.

If you don't have leftovers, you can begin by soaking your Red River or Sunny Boy in some milk (or even boiling water) to soften.

Red River or Sunny Boy Muffins

Grainy Red River and Sunny Boy makes excellent muffins, whether you have leftover cooked porridge or need to soak some to start.

If you have some leftover, anywhere from one to two cups will work fine.

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Ingredients

  • ¾cup Red River or Sunny Boy cereal
  • 1½cups milk or buttermilk (any kind,I used oat milk)
  • ¾cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup canola or other vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1½cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • a shake of cinnamon (optional)
  • ½tsp fine salt
  • ½ - ¾cup raisins, chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
  • coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

Put the Red River or Sunny Boy into a large bowl, pour over the milk and let stand for an houror overnight (warm up the milk to speed things up if you're in a hurry).

Stir in the brown sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla.

Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and stir just until combined.

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Stir in the raisins (or chocolate chips, or nuts).

Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill them to the top (even overflowing a little, if the batter isn't too runny).

Bake for 20 minutes, until domed and springy to the touch.

Makes about a dozen muffins.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Julie Van Rosendaal

Calgary Eyeopener's food guide

Julie Van Rosendaal talks about food trends, recipes and cooking tips on the Calgary Eyeopener every Tuesday at 8:20 a.m. MT. The best-selling cookbook author is a contributing food editor for the Globe and Mail, and writes for other publications across Canada.

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FAQs

Recipes with Julie Van Rosendaal: Ways to spice up your hot cereal this winter | CBC News? ›

You can make hot cereal savoury by simmering it with stock and garlic, and perhaps a parmesan rind. Add grains and water to the pot after sautéing a shallot in some butter or oil, and stir in any leftover cooked veggies you have. A small handful is also a great addition to soup.

Does Sunny Boy cereal still exist? ›

Sunny Boy Cereal has been a part of healthy, hot breakfasts since 1929. Now, Sunny Boy Pancakes and Organic Flours certified by Pro-cert are sharing the morning start.

What are the ingredients in Red River cereal? ›

Made the original way - Red River Hot Cereal is made with Cracked Wheat, Cracked Rye, Cracked Flax and Whole Flax. That's it. Red River Cereal has a classic, creamy texture and has become a breakfast staple for thousands of Canadians for nearly a Century! Natural and healthy - With no additives or sugar.

How do you eat Red River cereal? ›

Red River Cereal comes in distinct red packaging with yellow accents (although in its Arva incarnation, it comes in a resealable bag rather than a box). Its instructions direct consumers to boil it with water and salt for 12 to 14 minutes, “stirring occasionally until desired consistency.”

What is Sunny Boy cereal made of? ›

Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Rye, Barley, Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Triticale, Flaxseed. ‎Whole grain oats, Whole grain brown rice, Corn, Soy beans, Whole grain millet, Whole grain sorghum, Oat bran, Sunflower seeds, Flaxseeds.

What is the oldest boxed cereal? ›

The first cold breakfast cereal, Granula (not the same as granola), was invented in the United States in 1863 by James Caleb Jackson, operator of Our Home on the Hillside which was later replaced by the Jackson Sanatorium in Dansville, New York.

Is Red River Cereal being discontinued? ›

Then in mid-2020, near the beginning of the CoViD-19 pandemic, Red River Cereal was no longer distributed in Canada, but was rumoured to be available by November 2020 after packaging changes were made. However, in March 2021, Smucker's announced that production of Red River Cereal had ceased entirely.

Is Sunny Boy cereal same as Red River? ›

You will of course remember that Red River Cereal, another mixture of wheat, rye and flax, had hit the shelves in 1926. Although containing the same basic ingredients, both of those hot breakfast cereals had slightly different recipes. Sunny Boy Cereal might have contained a tad more rye for example.

How do you recreate Red River Cereal? ›

To prepare: For 2 servings, place 1 1/2 cups filtered water, 1/2 cup Red River Copycat Hot Cereal Mix and 1/4 teaspoon salt (the salt is optional) in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil; stirring occasionally. Reduce to a gentle boil and cook 5 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally.

What is the yellow ball cereal called? ›

Kellogg's® Corn Pops® - WK Kellogg Co®

What did Nintendo cereal taste like? ›

The Mario side was fruit flavored. and the legend of Zelda side was Berry flavored. And could you really tell the difference? No, it's just all the same when it's in milk.

What is Red River hot cereal? ›

It's been more than a year since Juanita Metzger cooked the perfect bowl of Red River hot cereal, a blend of cracked wheat, rye and flax that commands a cult-like following across Canada. “It's got to be thick enough but not gluey. It's got to be crunchy enough but not undercooked,” she said of the porridge.

What cereal is Rainbow? ›

Mornings can be much less daunting by adding a double dose of fun and nutrition to breakfast, which is why Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® Cereal is introducing a delicious new take on their classic, fan-favorite cereal - Kellogg's® Rainbow Krispies® - featuring a fresh, fruity flavor, a splash of color, and an excellent ...

What is the Flintstone cereal? ›

Pebbles is a brand of breakfast cereal introduced in the United States by Post Consumer Brands on October 20, 1971 featuring characters from the animated series The Flintstones as spokestoons. The product line includes Cocoa Pebbles and Fruity Pebbles.

When did Sunny Boys stop being made? ›

In January 2012, the ice blocks were linked to the Kirin-owned food and beverage firm, Lion. In late September 2016, manufacturer The Daily Juice Co. announced they were no longer manufacturing the product due to a reduction in consumer demand over several years.

What cereal did Kellogg's discontinue? ›

KELLOGG'S has confirmed that a fan-favorite cereal is gone despite pleas to bring it back. The food brand giant told a fan that the Cinnamon Frosted Flakes flavor was permanently pulled from shelves. "Hey, That flavor was discontinued, but you may want to try," Kellogg's said.

Who makes Sunny Boy cereal? ›

About Sunny Boy Foods Ltd.

Sunny Boy Foods is a Canadian company that produces flours, breakfast cereals, pancake, and waffle mixes. Located in Alberta, the Sunny Boy Foods head office is in Edmonton, with the company mill based an hour away in Camrose.

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