Breakfast cereal bowl with milk

Breakfast cereal bowl with milk recipe videos

A breakfast cereal bowl with milk is a quick and convenient meal consisting of dry, processed grain pieces served in a bowl with milk. Common ingredients include corn, wheat, or oats, often sweetened and fortified with vitamins, and paired with dairy or plant-based milk. This dish originated in the United States in the late 19th century and has become a global breakfast staple.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein from the milk and cereal, and can be high in sugar depending on the cereal type. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and calcium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 200-400 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	40 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	200 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	8 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	75 mcg
Vitamin D	2.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Folate	200 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, breakfast cereal represents a shift towards convenience and industrialized food in the 20th century, often marketed with playful mascots and targeted at children. Nutritionally, many cereals are fortified with vitamins and minerals, making them a significant source of micronutrients for many people, especially in Western diets.