Breakfast Ideas # Top 6 Best Ways to Eat Cereals without Milk Published: 05/03/2026 AuthorBy Nestlé Cereals Reading time: 5 min. Share it with your friends ![FRUITYLICIOUS APPLE AND BERRY BARS](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2022-09/Apple%20bars.jpeg.webp?h=f78d4fea&itok=RynwVNzx) Milk and cereals are a union made in heaven, but what happens if you have one of those awkward mornings when you realise, you’re out of milk? Skip cereals altogether? No way! We’ve put our heads together to give you the best recipe ideas. And not a single one requires milk. Let’s roll up the sleeves! Cereals without milk might not be the usual way to start the day. But whether you’re out of milk or looking for a different way to enjoy your cereals, we’ve rounded up a few delicious ideas - no single splash of milk needed. Have your favourite cereals at the ready! ![smoothie](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2022-07/ezgif.com-gif-maker.jpg.webp?h=4c3528c6&itok=K3IGeDE2) ## BEST 6 WAYS TO EAT CEREALS WITHOUT MILK ### 1. Smoothies One of the most obvious choices for a milk-less breakfast is the crowd-pleaser smoothie. Choose your ingredients wisely and top it up with your favourite cereals. If you need a bit of inspiration, our [Shredded Wheat Coconut & Mango Smoothie ](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/smoothies/coconut-mango)is a 10-minute job. It only requires mango, bananas, a bit of coconut water, yoghurt and, of course, the[ ](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/shreddies)[Shredded Wheat Original](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/shredded-wheat)[ ](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/shredded-wheat/original)Big Biscuit. Blend it all together and you’ve got your morning breakfast sorted. Check out the full recipe for a couple of extra-delicious smoothie tips. ![cupcakes](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2022-07/ezgif.com-gif-maker%20%281%29.jpg.webp?h=23a9bce7&itok=x3QlRDkt) ### 2. Cupcakes Who can say no to a cupcake? Another great idea for eating cereals without milk is to incorporate them in a cupcake recipe. And we’ve got the perfect one for you and the kids. Our [‘Spooktacular’ Cupcakes](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/kids/halloween-cupcakes) will win the entire family over at Halloween, but they’re equally delicious any time you want to get creative with your cereals. Don’t forget, cereals are a delicious addition to your everyday cupcakes too. Sprinkle a few [Cheerios](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/cheerios)[ ](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/cheerios)on top after you’ve added the frosting and you’ll see what we mean! ![crunch tartles](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2022-07/ezgif.com-gif-maker%20%282%29.jpg.webp?h=9631b953&itok=UpUmzj-3) ### 3. Crunch treats You can put cereals to good use in a crunchy treat too. If you’ve got some berries left over, try our [Cereal Crunch Tartlets recipe](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/desserts/crunch-tartlets). Get your [Coco Shreddies](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/shreddies/coco)[ ](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/shreddies/coco)and [Cookie Crisp](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/cookie-crisp) cereals in a bowl, add peanut butter and coconut oil – blend it all together. Put the mixture into muffin cases and leave it in the fridge for one hour. Spoon two teaspoons of custard in each one followed by the berries and let everyone dive in! Our [Curiously Cinnamon Caribbean Crunch recipe](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/on-the-go/caribbean-crunch)[ ](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/on-the-go/caribbean-crunch)lets you enjoy your cereals without milk by adding an exotic twist on crunch treats. Keep about three cups of [Curiously Cinnamon](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/curiously-cinnamon/original)[ ](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/curiously-cinnamon)cereal safe from the kids and other cereal fanatics in the family, add to the ingredient list peanuts, raisins, banana chips, popped popcorn, flaked coconut, honey and butter and check out our full instructions for this delicious crunch. Curiously Cinnamon fans are in luck! This [Curiously Cinnamon Apple-Cinnamon Crunch Treat](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/on-the-go/apple-cinnamon-crunch-treats) recipe gives you wonderfully gooey little cakes - the perfect excuse for a cereals-without-milk day. Follow the simple steps and watch how this crunchy treat becomes the new family favourite. ### ![bars](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2022-07/ezgif.com-gif-maker%20%283%29.jpg.webp?itok=TLmPB5r1) ### 4. Breakfast bars A unique, homemade breakfast bar that combines [Shredded Wheat Original](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/shredded-wheat/original) biscuits with porridge oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, dry apricots, raisins and orange juice in one tasty treat that scores high on the nutrients scale too. That’s what we set out to achieve with our [Shredded Wheat Breakfast Bars](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/on-the-go/shredded-wheat-bars) recipe and we’ve succeeded! Check out the step-by-step breakdown of how to make these delicious breakfast bars. ![lemon](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2022-07/ezgif.com-gif-maker%20%284%29.jpg.webp?itok=xDdabIfu) ### 5. Cheesecakes Cereal cheesecake sounds like a dream we don’t want to wake up from. And our easy [Cheerios Marvellous Mini Lemon Cheesecake](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/desserts/mini-lemon-cheesecakes) recipe is about to make it real. We’ve made [Multigrain Cheerios](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/brands/cheerios/multigrain) the star of the show, so make sure you’ve got a box ready next to a bit of Greek yoghurt, some lemon curd, whipping cream and blueberries. If you want to get extra points for creativity from the entire family, use Cheerios to decorate as hair and make a [blueberry and Cheerios](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/smoothies/blueberry-banana) face for the topping. Yummy! ### ![maker](/uk/sites/g/files/qirczx836/files/styles/1_1_768px_width/public/2022-07/ezgif.com-gif-maker%20%285%29.jpg.webp?itok=NbggCteX) ### 6. Rainbow jars If you don’t know what rainbow jars are, imagine layers upon layers of colourful fruits kept together by the creamy yoghurt and delicious cereal mixture and you’ve got our idea of a cereals-without-milk breakfast in style. Luckily, you don’t have to imagine it at all. Check out our[ ](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/balanced/rainbow-jars)[rainbow jars recipe](https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/cereal-recipes/balanced/rainbow-jars) to see it in all its glory! There you have it! Our top best ways to eat cereals without milk. Hopefully our ideas have inspired you to give cereals without milk a go. 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