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Classic Cereal and Milk
Quick morning bowl of cereal with cold milk and sliced banana.
$10.17 estimated ingredients
Ingredients
- cereal — 2 cup Store item: Malt-O-Meal Golden Puffs Cereal Bag $3.79
- milk — 2 cup Store item: Kroger® Skim Milk Gallon $3.39
- banana — 1 each Store item: Mott’s™ Banana Streusel Soft Baked Bars $2.99
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How to prepare
About this recipe
Classic Cereal and Milk is the fastest sit-down breakfast—crunchy cereal, cold milk, and fresh banana slices for natural sweetness and staying power. This breakfast recipe serves 2 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 2 minutes of prep and 0 minutes of cooking.
What you will need ready
- 2 cup cereal
- 2 cup milk
- 1 banana
Step-by-step
- Gather bowls and spoons for each serving.
- Pour 2 cup cereal evenly into bowls—about 1 cup per serving.
- Peel and slice 1 banana into rounds just before serving to prevent browning.
- Pour 2 cup milk over cereal until it mostly covers the flakes or O's.
- Top with banana slices arranged on one side of each bowl.
- Serve immediately with the milk carton nearby for refills.
- Eat before cereal gets soggy—usually within 5 minutes of pouring milk.
- For colder milk, chill bowls 5 minutes in the refrigerator beforehand.
- Add berries or a handful of nuts if you have them for extra nutrition.
- Use whole milk for a more satisfying bowl if you prefer richer flavor.
Serving
Serve at the table right after pouring milk. Not suitable for leftovers once milk is added.
Cook tips
- Pour milk last for maximum crunch.
- Use ripe banana for natural sweetness without added sugar.
- Do not soak—eat promptly for the best texture.
- Low-fat milk works fine; adjust amount to your preferred consistency.