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    Home » Breakfast

    Fruit Cereal - Nature's Cereal

    Published:Jan 31, 2022· Modified: Apr 5, 2022 by Keri Bevan

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    Fruit cereal (aka Nature's cereal) is the vegan breakfast trend that took TikTok by storm!

    The beauty is in its simplicity - fresh fruit, coconut water and a few ice cubes is all it takes to make this healthy vegan breakfast.

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    • What Is Fruit Cereal?
    • Ingredients You'll Need To Make Fruit Salad
    • How To Make Nature's Cereal
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    What Is Fruit Cereal?

    Fruit cereal is just what it sounds like - it's cereal, but instead of using grains, you use fresh (or dried) fruit. And, instead of using milk, you use coconut water. The fruit flavor seeps into the coconut water, giving it a fresh and fruity taste. How genius is that?

    I love to start my day with a bowl of fresh fruit, and nature's cereal is such a fun and novel way to do just that. Feel free to get creative and make your own fruit cereal bowl - use whatever fruit you have in the fridge, add coconut water, and enjoy a healthy breakfast bowl.

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    Ingredients You'll Need To Make Fruit Salad

    Know that these are only suggestions. Feel free to mix it up and use whatever you have on hand!

    • Blueberries: I used blueberries as my fruit cereal base, because I love them. And, they're one of the most nutrient dense fruits you can find. They're loaded with Vitamin C, Vitamin K and manganese. Plus, an entire cup only contains 84 calories.
    • Grapes: I used green seedless grapes because part of the beauty of nature's cereal is that you get to eat the rainbow. Grapes are nutritious too. They're loaded with B vitamins, copper and manganese, with a calorie count of 104 calories per cup.
    • Mango: I used a cake piping tip to cut out star shaped pieces of mango (just for fun). Mango adds that tropical flavor that really levels up your breakfast bowl. Plus, mangos are a rich source of antioxidants, they aid digestion, and may improve heart health.
    • Strawberries: What's not to love about strawberries? They're like nature's candy. It only takes 7 strawberries to equal one of your five a day fruit and veggie quota.
    • Dried Apple Slices: Dried apples gives your fruit cereal a huge fiber boost. You can either chop them up into small pieces, or garnish your whole breakfast bowl with the pretty apple rings.
    • Pomegranate Arils: Pomegranate arils (or pomegranate seeds) add a bit of tangy twang while making a significant contribution of nutrients. They're rich in fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folate and potassium. Plus, they look like little jewels, and we eat with our eyes. Right?
    Fruit cereal in a bowl with a spoon.
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    How To Make Nature's Cereal

    • Wash all your fresh fruit.
    • Cut your grapes and strawberries in half.
    • Using a melon baller (or cake piping tip) cut small pieces of mango out. Or, just chop your mango with a knife.
    • Add the fruit to your bowl, pour coconut water in and add optional ice cubes. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and dried apple rings.
    • Enjoy your healthy fruit cereal!

    Variations

    Here's a few suggestions for optional additions to your fruit cereal.

    • Add a few sprigs of mint. The minty flavor soaks into the coconut water, giving it a fresh taste.
    • Swap the mango out for fresh melon balls. Watermelon and honeydew are both yummy choices.
    • How about a tropical fruit cereal with pineapple, mango, papaya and dried coconut shreds?
    • Use coconut milk (from a carton, not a can) instead of coconut water.

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    If so, I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @thisdailydish. Or, leave me a comment below. It makes my day, and your feedback helps other readers!

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What can I substitute for coconut water?

    You can use any plant based milk. I've used coconut milk (from a carton), and it was delicious.

    Is fruit cereal gluten free?

    Absolutely! Fruit cereal is vegan and gluten free and free of refined sugar.

    Can I prepare nature's cereal ahead of time?

    Sure you can! Just wash and prep all the fruit and put it in an airtight container. In the morning, transfer it to your cereal bowl and add the coconut water.

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    Fruit Cereal - TikTok Nature's Cereal Recipe

    Keri Bevan
    Fruit cereal is the breakfast bowl that took TikTok by storm. Berries, mango, grapes, pomegranate seeds and dried apple are mounded into a cereal bowl and topped up with fresh coconut water. The ultimate healthy vegan and gluten free breakfast bowl.
    5 from 44 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 197 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ⅔ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
    • ½ cup strawberries cut in half
    • ⅓ cup mango chopped in small pieces
    • ½ cup green grapes cut in half
    • 3 dried apple rings
    • 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
    • 2-3 ice cubes optional

    Instructions
     

    • Wash a prep the fruit. Transfer to a cereal bowl.
    • Add the coconut water and ice cubes. Enjoy!

    Notes

    1. This recipe yields a generous serving.  Cut it in half for a smaller serving.  You'll still have quite a bit.  The nutritional information is for the larger serving.
    2. If you want to prepare fruit cereal ahead of time, wash and prep the fruit and store it in an airtight container.  When you're ready to eat it, simply add the coconut water.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 507mgFiber: 7gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 707IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword 15 minute meals
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    Comments

    1. nancy

      April 10, 2022 at 10:55 pm

      5 stars
      i love fruit cereal! its just a nice way to eat more fruits!

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        April 10, 2022 at 11:34 pm

        Thank you for your feedback Nancy!x

        Reply
    2. Ashley

      April 10, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      A very healthy breakfast option!

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        April 10, 2022 at 6:02 pm

        Thank you, Ashley!

        Reply
    3. Katie

      April 10, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      Best fruit cereal I've ver had, so good!

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        April 10, 2022 at 6:02 pm

        Thank you, Katie!

        Reply
    4. Anaiah

      April 10, 2022 at 3:52 am

      5 stars
      Now this is what I call a truly healthy and nourishing breakfast! Such an awesome way to get my fruit intake for the day.

      Reply
    5. Jacqui

      April 09, 2022 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      I love how healthy and filling this recipe is!

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        April 09, 2022 at 10:24 pm

        Thanks, Jacqui!

        Reply
    6. Michelle

      April 09, 2022 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      Such a creative idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        April 09, 2022 at 4:13 pm

        Thanks Michelle!

        Reply
      • Anna

        April 10, 2022 at 4:27 pm

        5 stars
        Wow, this is so simple and delicious. I like quick and easy solutions for breakfast, as I never have time. And this is so healthy too 😃

        Reply
        • Keri Bevan

          April 10, 2022 at 6:01 pm

          Same here!:) glad you liked the recipe. Thanks so much for your feedback.

          Reply
    7. Stephanie

      April 09, 2022 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      This was so fresh and simple. Will definitely be making it again & again!! Thanks for sharing with us 😁

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        April 09, 2022 at 4:15 pm

        Thank you Stephanie! I'm glad you liked the recipe.

        Reply
    8. Andrea

      April 09, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      my kind of cereal and the best way to start out the day! so delicious!

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        April 09, 2022 at 2:39 pm

        Me too! Glad you liked it Andrea❤️

        Reply
    9. Daniela

      April 09, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      Love this fun and healthy "cereal" idea. Can't wait to make this on repeat when our farmers market starts

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        April 09, 2022 at 2:29 pm

        Hi Daniela, Thank you! I hope you enjoy it:)

        Reply

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