Crunchy Cornflake Granola Cereal Recipe for Breakfast

Milky, crunchy and sweet, this Cornflake Cereal Granola is dangerously addictive. Serve it with Greek yogurt, fresh berries and a glass of milk for a satisfying breakfast that keeps you going.

If you want more variety, try different toppings and uses—granola works great beyond the yogurt bowl.

Granola and milk

I’m a big granola fan and I’m always experimenting with new combos. I also love a simple bowl of cornflakes and milk, so I finally combined those two comforts into one: cereal granola. The mix of crunchy oats, cornflakes, almonds and powdered milk creates a nostalgic, cereal-like flavor with hearty granola texture.

It’s a bright way to start a busy morning or to liven up a dreary day.

Is yogurt and granola a good breakfast?

Yes—yogurt and granola make a delicious, satisfying breakfast. How healthy it is depends on portion size and the ingredients you choose. Making your own granola lets you control sugar and fat. I sweeten mine with honey, coconut sugar or maple syrup and use plain, unsweetened yogurt. Adding fresh fruit increases fiber and helps keep you full longer.

Can I eat granola every day?

You can, provided you watch portions and ingredient choices. Granola is calorie-dense, so eat it mindfully—stop when you feel satisfied. Pairing granola with equal or greater portions of fruit is a good habit; berries work especially well.

How to make granola cereal

This cereal granola is simple to prepare:

1. Mix all dry ingredients except the milk powder in a large bowl.
2. Dissolve milk powder in water, then combine with the remaining wet ingredients.
3. Toss the wet and dry mixtures together and spread the granola evenly on a lined baking sheet.
4. Bake until golden brown.

Key baking tips:

• Preheat the oven so it reaches temperature before the granola goes in.
• Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer for consistent crunch.
• Watch closely near the end to avoid overbaking and losing clusters.

Tips for making this recipe

Follow these small adjustments for better results:

• Use unsweetened cornflakes to reduce added sugar.
• Swap cereals if you like—multigrain Cheerios or Cinnamon Toast Crunch both work for different flavors.
• Dissolve the milk powder in water first to avoid grainy pockets in the granola.
• Bake at 300°F for about 25–30 minutes, checking at 25 minutes. If it’s still too moist, bake in 5-minute increments until golden.
• If the bottom browns too fast but the mix isn’t dry, move the sheet higher and reduce the oven to 250°F.

More granola recipes for breakfast

Try different flavor profiles by swapping mix-ins or sweeteners. Variations like banana bread, apricot ginger, pumpkin spice or triple coconut granola are great alternatives to keep breakfast interesting.

If you try this Cornflake Cereal Granola, please leave a star rating and share how it turned out in the comments below!

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