Nature's Cereal

Nature's cereal has taken the internet by storm with its refreshing combination of fresh berries, coconut water, and seeds. The idea behind this breakfast bowl is to celebrate the naturally occurring sugars in fruit and create a healthy alternative to typical sugary cereals. This trendy breakfast option has gained popularity due to its quick and easy preparation, as well as its delicious taste.

Whether you're looking for a light breakfast or a mid-day snack, nature's cereal is a fantastic and affordable option that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. So next time you're in the mood for a healthy and delicious treat, give nature's cereal a try!

There are so many healthy benefits, you won't want to miss this exciting trend! It's bursting with antioxidants and energy boosting.

Nature's cereal is perfect for a refreshing and healthy snack, or a light and healthy breakfast. This tiktok copycat was made even more famous by Lizzo. We had to to see if all the reviews were right and take the challenge ourselves.

This fruit and coconut water combo has helped those with weight loss, but we also recommend pairing it with other high protein food to help give you more lasting energy throughout the day.

Be sure to pair this fruit dish with some of our protein packed recipes for a great start to the day. Check out our Peanut Butter Energy Balls.

Make it a side dish to our flavor packed Protein Pancakes! Or have it with a bowl of our Cookie Dough Dip with Greek Yogurt.

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Ingredients

• Raspberries- We love the sweet and sour punch that raspberries give this tasty dish.
• Blackberries- Another tart berry that pairs perfectly with the sweeter tastes of blueberries and raspberries.
• Blueberries- This berry compliments the other, more tart berries, with it's sweet taste.
• coconut water - room temperature or chilled, coconut water is not only healthy for you but it also is a great way to hydrate.
• Ice - we loving using crushed ice or pebble ice, it doesn't get in the way of the different fruits.

You can also use some of your other favorite berries like Strawberries, or even pomegranate. See substitutions below for more ideas!

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Hint: Use whatever berries or fruit that are in season to make for a more affordable healthy breakfast.

Substitutions

Here is a list of various substitutions to help make this recipe your own. Try these different tips for a new spin on something tasty.

• Strawberries - switch out one of the berry options with strawberries. An easy, delicious, and accessible fruit.
• Pomegranate- add or substitute one of the fruits with pomegranate.
• Sweetened Nature's Cereal- have a sweet tooth. Sprinkle the top of your prepared bowl with ½ teaspoon of sugar or a dash of honey.
• Coconut Milk - Try a creamier coconut flavor by using coconut water instead of coconut water.
• Almond Milk- want a refreshing treat without coconut water? Try almond milk instead.
• Milk - Substitute coconut water for cows milk.
• keto- Use keto friendly fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
• Frozen fruit- Instead of using fresh fruit use frozen fruit if fruit isn't in season. There isn't need for ice when using frozen fruit.
• Zero sugar coconut water- use zero sugar coconut water when cutting back on sugar instead of regular coconut water.

Variations

These variations will help make Nature's Cereal more to your style. Make it as is or add an extra crunch or popping flavor.

• Kid friendly - use pineapple juice or orange juice to make this a sweet treat for kids!
• Zest - add a splash of lemon juice to zest things up!
• Minty - Add a few mint leaves to make it feel even more refreshing.
• Crunchy - Sprinkle in some homemade granola, try our Cardamom Granola Recipe.
• Cinnamon - Add extra flavor by adding ½ teaspoon of cinnamon.
• Coconut flakes - For extra flavor, add dehydrated coconut flakes for an extra crunch and flavor.
• Brown Sugar Simple Syrup-Add a dash of flavor with a simple syrup. Use this homemade Brown Sugar Simple Syrup.
• Vanilla Simple Syrup- A touch of vanilla can add a lot to a fruity dish. Add this homemade vanilla simple syrup to add extra flavor.

Equipment

This recipe requires very little equipment to make!

All you need is a single serve bowl.

Making for a group of people? Use a small to medium sized mixing bowl and double or triple the recipe!

Storage

Because the berries sit in coconut water and ice, it's best to eat this dish when made. The berries will become soggy and mushy if they sit in the coconut water for a long period of time.

If you do need to store, make sure to store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Note that the berries textures may change!

These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing. The texture of the berries will change!

Top tip

Make this a complete meal by pairing with a breakfast high in protein to get you through the day. As a stand alone, while high in antioxidants and vitamins, it is low in protien.

Try pairing it with our recipes like peanut butter overnight oats, or a delicious muffin like Apple Muffins.

 

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