March 7: Spend The National Cereal Day with Crunchy Treats
Happy National Cereal Day! The word cereal came from Ceres, the Roman goddess of harvest and agriculture. Cereal however is actually a type of grass and the part we get to eat is its grains, which is actually a type of fruit called caryopsis. Cereal grains were first developed as far back as 12,000 years ago by ancient farming communities in the Fertile Crescent region.
Did you know that the first breakfast cereal was made in the United States in 1863? James Caleb Jackson made a cereal called the Granula, however it never did quite gain a following because you had to soak the sturdy bran nuggets overnight just to be able to chew it. On National Cereal Day, you can enjoy your favorite breakfast cereal, or better yet, get a little experimental try out these creative online food recipes from our Dishfolio food bloggers! Cereals are of such varying textures and colors that they also make for some amazing food styling photography!
Stuffed french toast
The ultimate french toast - cereal crusted and stuffed with strawberries and guava
by cma0425
lucky charms cereal treats
gettin’ lucky… with an easy and unexpected healthy twist on these "magically delicious" st. patty’s day treats!
by deliciousbydre
Cracklin' Oat Bran Clone
Delicious homemade version of the addictive breakfast treat.
by Southern Kissed
s’mores {rice krispie} treats
all the chocolatey, gooey goodness of your classic campfire favorite… in a cute little (not so messy) cereal treat!
by deliciousbydre
No-bake chocolate muffin
No-bake chocolate muffin with confit orange peel, cereal biscuits, chopped walnuts and vanilla ice cream (in Romanian with translator).
by briosedeacasa
Crispy Chicken
Crunchiest fried chicken breast! Coated with hazelnuts, cereal and paprika. Simply delicious!
by crispynut.com
Vanilla Maple Granola
Quick and easy whole grain granola cereal drizzled with pure maple syrup and vanilla and baked to a satisfying crunch.
by dizzybusyandhungry
Ice Cream with Crunch Bar
make this recipe with use of ice cream and rice krispie cereal crispy mixture
by mycibo
Chocolate Chip Crispie Cookies
Chocolate Chip Crispie Cookies - The traditional cookie that everyone knows and loves gets a little texture from crisp rice cereal
by Joelen
Apple Cinnamon Cereal Treats
A fun, Fall twist on an easy and delicious favorite! These squares are made with simple ingredients!
by asullivan10
Coco Pop Marshmallow Krispies
These slices are gluten-free but highly calorific so consume with care.
by Suzanneper
Banana Yogurt Bran Muffins
Moist banana muffins with Greek yogurt, raisins, and bran cereal
by dinnersdishesanddesserts
Trail Mix and Cereal Breakfast Bars
Homemade cereal breakfast bars with that classic trail mix trinity of peanuts, raisins and M&Ms. Perfect for an after-school snack too!
by somethingedible
Apple, Raisin and Goat Cheese Oatmeal
Goat cheese, apple and oatmeal, all attending the same party? Oh yeah! And what a party it was. It's hooey, gooey, warm, sweet and creamy oatmeal mingle with soft, silky, smooth, salty and tangy goat cheese. Quite simply, heaven in a bowl.
by TheHealthyFoodie