Classic breakfast cereal with cold milk

Classic breakfast cereal with cold milk recipe videos

Classic breakfast cereal with cold milk is a quick, ready-to-eat meal consisting of dry, processed grain-based pieces served with chilled milk. Common ingredients include corn, wheat, or rice flakes, often sweetened or fortified with vitamins and minerals, paired with cow's milk or a dairy alternative. Originating in the United States in the late 19th century, it became a global staple for its convenience.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates, especially from added sugars, with moderate protein from the milk and minimal fat unless using whole milk. It provides key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, and calcium, with a rough calorie range of 150-300 per serving depending on the cereal type and milk fat content.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	37 g
Fat	3 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	220 mg
Calcium	280 mg
Iron	8 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin D	2.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.9 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Magnesium	40 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it revolutionized Western breakfast habits by promoting a quick, uniform meal that aligned with industrial-era lifestyles. Nutritionally, it's often fortified to address common deficiencies, making it a paradox of convenience versus potential sugar overload.