We all need energy to start our days off right, and a healthy and hearty breakfast is the perfect way to do just that. When it comes to getting nutrition and satisfying early morning hunger, it doesn’t get much better than this creamy cereal. You’ll be shocked by how refreshing and rich this dish tastes. But in addition to being decadent, this breakfast is also packed with great nutrients like calcium, vitamin C, and iron.

　　

Ingredients

makes 1 serving

　　1 1/4 cups 100% orange juice (not from concentrate, no pulp)

　　2 pinches salt

　　3 tablespoons Cream of Wheat Original 2 1/2 Minute Enriched Farina

　　1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

　　1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed

　　

Step 1

Bring the orange juice and salt to a boil in a small nonstick saucepan over high heat. Add the farina, stirring constantly until it’s well blended. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered, stirring constantly, for about 2 1/2 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla and sugar until well combined. Serve immediately.

　　

nutrition information

Step 2

Calories: 291

　　

Step 3

Protein: 3g

　　

Step 4

Carbohydrates: 66g

　　

Step 5

Fat: 0g

　　

Step 6

Saturated Fat: 0g

　　

Step 7

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 8

Fiber: 1g

　　

Step 9

Sodium: 232mg

　　Reprinted with permission from I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening! by Devin Alexander. Copyright © 2010 Devin Alexander. Published by Clarkson Potter Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.Devin Alexander is the author of The Most Decadent Diet Ever, Fast Food Fix, and coauthor of The New York Times bestsellers The Biggest Loser Cookbook and The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook. She was a chef on NBC's The Biggest Loser and the host of Healthy Decadence on Discover Health and FitTV.