Hot Cereal Bowl

A Hot Cereal Bowl is a warm, comforting breakfast dish typically made by cooking grains like oats, cornmeal, or wheat in water or milk, then served in a bowl with toppings such as fruits, nuts, sweeteners, or spices. It's a staple breakfast food in many Western countries, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, where it's often associated with a quick, hearty start to the day.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Hot Cereal Bowl is generally high in complex carbohydrates, providing sustained energy, and can be a good source of dietary fiber, iron, and B vitamins depending on the grain used. A typical serving with basic toppings ranges from 200 to 400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	27 g
Fat	2.5 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	180 mg
Iron	8 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	2 mg
Folate	100 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, hot cereal bowls are versatile comfort foods that adapt to local tastes—think oatmeal in the U.S., porridge in the UK, or congee in Asian variations—while nutritionally, they offer a customizable base for balanced meals, allowing for easy additions of protein and healthy fats to suit dietary needs.