HOW TO MAKE CEREAL MORE FILLING
TIPS:
- Add fiber: some fiber-rich foods include:
- ground flaxseed
- oats
- chia seeds
- blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
- sliced apples (skin on)
- Add protein:
- Try a scoop of cottage cheese, Greek, or whole milk yogurt in cereal instead of milk
- Swap in a low-sugar drinkable yogurt or protein shake for milk
- Add healthy fats: Examples include:
- walnuts or sliced almonds
- nut and seed butters
- hemp seed
- any full-fat dairy products
- Try a parfait:
- start with a dairy product (i.e. cottage cheese, greek yogurt, etc.) and layer on cereal/granola and fresh fruit
- Try making cereal-based energy bites: (such as these ones)
IDEAS FOR CEREAL COMBINATIONS:
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Rice Krispies + Greek yogurt + toasted sunflower seeds + blueberries
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Kashi GoLean Original + whole milk yogurt + chia seeds
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Whole Wheat Cheerios + sliced almonds + toasted walnuts + cottage cheese
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Fiber One + almond butter + whole milk or cashew milk + sliced apple
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Grape Nuts + drinkable yogurt + hemp seeds
