Breakfast cereal with cold milk

Breakfast cereal with cold milk recipe videos

Breakfast cereal with cold milk is a quick, ready-to-eat meal consisting of processed grain pieces—like flakes, puffs, or clusters—served with chilled milk. It originated in the United States in the late 19th century as a health food and has since become a global convenience staple, often sweetened and fortified with vitamins.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates, especially from added sugars, and provides moderate protein from the milk and cereal grains. A standard serving with a cup of milk generally ranges from 200 to 300 calories, offering key nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and iron.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	36 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	250 mg
Calcium	300 mg
Iron	8 mg
Vitamin D	2.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Zinc	3 mg

Per 1 cup (40 g cereal + 240 ml milk) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the modern shift toward fast-paced, convenient breakfasts, while nutritionally, its fortification in the early 20th century was a pioneering public health effort to combat nutrient deficiencies.