We all know cereal to be the simplest breakfast there is, making it the ideal breakfast for college students. And maybe even lunch and dinner too (I’ve been found guilty of that). But cereal has so many more possibilities. Put away the milk, put down your spoon and read on to find 13 life-changing ways to eat cereal:
1. Colorful and Sweet Lucky Charms Cookie Sandwich
Photo by Kirby Barth
Because, let’s be honest, the best part of Lucky Charms is always the marshmallows. This cookie sandwich takes marshmallows to a whole new level.
2. DIY Momofuku Cereal Milk
Photo by Aja Frost
Momofuku’s genius creation is basically a cereal smoothie, combining all that goodness you get at the bottom of your cereal bowl. If you’re not in New York, you can create your own version of the famed cereal milk.
3. Crunchy and Sweet Breakfast Oatmeal
Photo by Annie Madole
Oatmeal often gets a bad rep because of how “mushy” it is. Give your oats some crunch with a protein-packed cereal like Kashi GoLean Crunch.
4. Chocolate and Peanut Butter Puppy Chow
Photo by Tess Wei
Puppy Chow is a classic snack, but this recipe combines peanut butter and chocolate, aka a match made in heaven.
5. “Fried” Ice Cream
Photo by Megan Suckut
This dessert is slightly healthier than the fried ice cream you find at county fairs. All you need to do is find some corn flakes and coat your ice cream. Nom.
6. Banana Crunch
Photo by Megan Suckut
Bananas and peanut butter make the ultimate snack, but the addition of cereal gives it a satisfying crunch. The Trix make this treat look fun, but you can really use any cereal you want.
7. DIY Customizable Granola
Photo by Lauren Kaplan
Have a box of cereal that’s lost its crunchiness? Repurpose it by replacing the oats in this granola recipe with cereal.
8. Bite-Sized Smores
Photo by Caroline Grew
The perfect late-night snack, these s’mores bites are easy to make and addicting to eat.
9. Microwavable Cereal Snack Bars with Butterscotch Topping
Photo by Sharpay Zhang
Remember those delicious cereal bars your mom would pack in your lunchbox when you were little? Make them yourself with this easy recipe — you’re only 10 minutes away from the best #tbt of your life.
10. DIY Kind Bars
Photo courtesy of Theresa Sullivan Photography
Who needs to pay over $2 per bar when you can make your own? These granola bars are just as healthy and delicious as the store-bought kind and are a good way to use up leftover Rice Krispies.
11. Crunchy S’mores Bars
Photo by Agnes Chen
Give your classic s’mores an upgrade with these cinnamon-y bars.
12. Slutty Rice Krispie Treats
Photo by Amanda Shulman
Why settle for basic Rice Krispie treats when you can make them slutty? This recipe is loaded with Oreos and M&Ms, resulting chocolate-y goodness.
13. Mini Apple Pie Bites
Photo by Sherry Xiao
If the thought of making your own pie is too daunting for you, try these apple pie bites for an easy way to get your pie fix.
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