Dorset Cereal

I have been one of the lucky bloggers chosen to sample this fabulous cereal/granola/musli

from

Dorset Cereals

I discovered this cereal/granola in the quest to find healthy cereal alternatives years ago. We love extra fibre and flavours with our breakfast cereal or add in's to our meal and now I get to write a review about it!
 I love baking and cooking;
I don't always have the time or want to make granola!
I feel this brand has the same ingredients minus the fillers, fat and sugars that I would not add to my own homemade granola.
This brand however, has way more ingredients than I would have at any given time in my pantry, so nutritious, delish and wholesome, The choice is easy.
It is vegetarian, vegan and has no preservatives
Bonus!
You should find it displayed in the health isle at your better grocers.

As you all know Breakfast is the most important meal of the day to kick start your morning. Dorset cereals are high in protein and low in fat, helping get the metabolism on the right track, by keeping your blood sugar level.

This wholesome product comes from Poundbury, England.

http://www.dorsetcereals.ca/about-us/

Here are the 7 tasty combinations:

• Simply Nutty Muesli: a blend of multi-grain flakes with whole almonds, oat flakes, dates, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds
• Honey Granola: a lovely blend of crunchy oats, sunflower seeds, flaked almonds, pecans, sunflower seeds (This is the first box I opened and everyone just ate it with their hands!)
• Simply Delicious Muesli: blend of raisins, sultanas, sunflover seeds, dates, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts & multi-grain flakes
• Really Nutty Muesli: crunchy mix of cashews, Brazils, hazelnuts, almonds, sultanas, dates, flame raisins and multi-grain flakes
• Super Cranberry, Cherry & Almond Muesli: cranberries, cherries, almonds, raisins, sultanas, sunflower seeds, flame raisins & toasted cereals (see the Bread Pudding below)
• Super High Fibre Muesli: blend of toasted cereals, flame raisins, dates, sunflower seeds, toasted coconut and chopped roasted hazelnuts
• Fruits, Nuts & Seeds Muesli: blend of raisins, flame raisins, dates, sultanas, banana, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, flaked almonds, whole hazelnuts & multi grain flakes (my personal fave)

My Decadent way to use Dorset Cereal!

This is a great "do ahead" breakfast/dessert for any Brunch

or

Pot Luck

1 (400g)loaf cinnamon bread

250 ml cream cheese

1/2 cup icing sugar

1/2 cup nutella

1 cup prepared lemon curd (ED Smith) (jam can be substituted)

500 ml 10 % cream

3 eggs

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

6 tbsp granola

Toast all of the bread slices.

Beat the cream cheese with the icing sugar untill combined and fluffy.

Begin to spread half of the slices with nutella and the other half with cream cheese mixture.

Sandwich the two flavours together.

Slice each sandwich diagonally in half creating two triangles. Generously spread each triangle with lemon curd on the outside and stack the triangles together. 

 Work in batches of two placing in a greased 8" x 8" casserole dish, with some points facing up to get a crusty texture when baked. Tuck the end pieces of the loaf under the other sandwiches, to get more moisture as the crusts are tough.

If there is any nutella, cream cheese or curd left over tuck it in between the sandwiches.

With a fork whisk eggs, cream, sugar and cinnamon together. Pour over bread. Press down to soak in.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hrs. to absorb liquid. Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle with granola.

Bake for 40 min in a 350F. Can be served hot or at room temperature

Serves: 6-8

Kitchen Sink Bread Pudding



Whole Grain Pancakes
with
Super High Fibre Muesli

 Yogourt Granola Frosting

add 1/2 cup Muesli + 1/2 cup extra liquid to your favourite pancake batter
cook as directed on package
A dollop of your favourite yogourt with a sprinkling of Muesli on top

Simply Delicious Muesli 

 Strawberries, Vanilla Yogourt &
Fruit, Nuts, and Seeds Muesli Parfait

Layer yogourt muesli & fruit for a burst of flavour to your breakfast

This can be placed in a sealed container for on the go breaks or snacks too!

Sprinkle your favourite flavour over any muffin batter 

Simply Nutty Muesli Carrot Muffins

http://tastyd.blogspot.ca/2013/04/trail-mix-carrot-muffins-2-cup-flour.html





 Overnight Muesli with Fresh Fruit

This one is fast, nutritious and delish!
I make this particular breakfast several times a week for myself

Pick your favourite muesli or granola:

1/3 cup Dorset cereal

Pour milk or non dairy milk just to cover cereal.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning:

Add any fresh berries, 1 tbsp chia seeds

Grab a spoon!

This can also stored in a portable container ready to go when you are.

I received these products from Dorset Cereals, but the review and recipes are my own opinion.



Egg & Pepper Pita Wrap

Scrambled Egg & Red Pepper Wrap

 

What a great wrap for sending your kids off to school tomorrow!

Eggs are very versatile and can be served hot or cold.  An addition of tasty humus gives you added flavour, fibre and less fat than mayonnaise!

 

 

 

1  8" or 10" whole wheat pita with pocket

2 eggs

3" piece of red pepper, diced

2 tsp chopped chives

salt & pepper to taste

2 tbsp hummus spread (I used roasted garlic)

1 tbsp olive oil

2 slices of tomato

 

Place pita in a warm toaster oven or oven for 2 min.   Remove and spread with humus all over.

 

In a small preheated skillet add oil and saute pepper and chives.  Season to taste lightly.

 

In a small bowl, whisk eggs with a fork + 1tbsp water.  Pour mixture over softened vegetables and cook, pushing sides into centre of pan as the edges begin to become opaque and cooked.  Swirl pan to loosen mixture, use a spatula to flip eggs when cooked to your desire.

 

Place eggs on top of hummus and top with tomato.

Roll and cut in half

Wrap in paper for transporting.

 

 



 

 





 

Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes

 

 

Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes

 

Pancakes are a great way to start a weekend!

 Make an extra batch and then individually freeze for popping in the toaster on a busy day when you're in a rush and it will feel like a weekend!

 

 

2 cup flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup large flake oatmeal

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp orange zest

1 tbsp baking powder

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

pinch of salt

2 eggs

2 cup milk, water or juice

1 pint blueberries, washed

 

 

In a large bowl whisk eggs, liquid, oil and vanilla until thoroughly blended.  Add dry ingredients and mix until almost no flour shows.  Drop in blueberries and incorporate. If the mixture is lumpy it is alright.

 

Allow to rest for 5-10min while you preheat a skillet. 

 

In a greased skillet drop 1/2cup of batter at a time, cooking on med high (#6).  Bubbles will arise when the batter is starting to cook. 

 

When the bubbles begin to pop and the surface is no longer shiny flip pancake using a spatula.  Cook for 1- 2 min on the other side. 

 

Continue until all batter is finished.  You may need to grease pan once more.

 

Serving Suggestion: Add a small pat of butter, syrup or dusting of icing sugar.

 

Enjoy with love