Start your day with this comforting Rolled Spelt Cereal, topped with warm cinnamon apples for an extra cozy touch! This hot breakfast is quick to make and a satisfying way to kick off your morning that the whole family will enjoy.

Two bowls of hot spelt cereal with toppings.

what is spelt

Spelt is a type of ancient grain that is packed with fiber and has a slightly sweet “nutty” flavor. It has a different gluten composition than regular wheat and is more easily tolerated.

Spelt packs a good serving of protein, fiber, and iron, and is one of our favorite ancient grains to work with! If you want to learn more about grain varieties, we have an entire page dedicated to ancient grains!

What is rolled spelt?

Rolled spelt is simply spelt that has been rolled (like old-fashioned oatmeal). It looks similar to oats and it cooks just as quickly! You can usually find it near the oatmeal in the grocery store, or sometimes even in the bulk foods section (depending on the store). It’s usually called rolled spelt or spelt flakes.

How to Make Hot Spelt Porridge

This rolled spelt cereal recipe is incredibly easy and makes for a delicious breakfast. The cinnamon apples complement the naturally sweet flavor of the spelt, creating a cozy bowl of hot cereal. If you’re looking for something different from traditional oatmeal, this is a great option.

To make rolled spelt cereal with cinnamon apples, you’ll need the following ingredients:

water
rolled spelt flakes
salt
butter or olive oil
apples, diced
apple cider
brown sugar
cinnamon
nutmeg
salt

ingredients used for rolled spelt cereal with cinnamon apples.

You’ll make the rolled spelt cereal in two steps: first cook the spelt flakes, then cook the apples. Simple, right? And in fact, you can cook the apples while the spelt is simmering, reducing the time it takes to get this breakfast on the table!

Here’s a brief summary (but check out the full recipe at the bottom of the page):

Cook the rolled spelt- It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to cook spelt flakes.
Cook the cinnamon apples- While the spelt is cooking, saute the cinnamon apples. Cook the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want the apples to be tender and the liquid to evaporate.
All the toppings! Serve the hot spelt cereal with a large spoonful (or two) or the cinnamon apples and your choice of other toppings. Some of our favorites for this dish include dried cranberries, coconut, toasted nuts, hemp seeds, and tahini. 🙂

need more spelt in your life?

We love incorporating this ancient grain in our cooking and baking! There are so many ways to enjoy spelt, whether you’re looking to swap it in place of regular wheat for a high-fiber (and easier to digest) substitution, or you just love the sweet, nutty flavor!

A bowl of hot rolled spelt cereal with cinnamon apples.

For more spelt recipe inspiration, check out some of these favorites:

Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookies, made with whole grain spelt flour for an amazing, nutty and chocolate-y taste!
Salmon Salad with Spelt Pasta is a light and fresh summer-y salad that combines all the right flavors- salmon, dill, capers, red onion, and chives!
There’s nothing quite like the divine aroma of this Sprouted Spelt Rosemary Walnut Bread baking in the oven. And the flavor of this no-yeast bread is just as incredible!

An overhead photo of hot rolled spelt cereal with toppings.

If you’ve never tried rolled spelt cereal, you are certainly in for a treat. It’s a breakfast that’s worth waking up for! Enjoy!

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This Roasted Beet Salad with Fennel and Radish is so beautiful, vibrant, and fresh! Golden and red roasted beets pair with tangy oranges and crisp, zesty slices of watermelon radish. It’s a showstopper of a salad for sure!

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Rolled Spelt Cereal with Cinnamon Apples

Whole-grain spelt makes for a hearty, flavorful hot cereal. Rolled like old-fashioned oatmeal, it cooks up quickly and offers a satisfying start to your day.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: to 4 servings

Calories: 268kcal

Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

For the Rolled Spelt Cereal

1-3/4 cups water
1 cup rolled spelt flakes
3/4 teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Apples

2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
3 large apples diced
3 tablespoons apple cider
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Add the rolled spelt and salt then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
Cook for 10 to 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
While the spelt is cooking, heat the butter in a saucepan. Add the apples, apple cider, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples are tender and the liquid evaporates.
Serve the hot spelt cereal with cinnamon apples and your choice of other toppings. Suggested toppings: dried cranberries, coconut, toasted nuts, hemp seeds, tahini.