National Cereal Day (March 7)
One weird holiday on March 7 is National Cereal Day. Check out the other weird holidays in March!
History of National Cereal Day
The concept of cereal was invented in 1854 by a German immigrant named Ferdinand Schumacher in Akron, Ohio. Using a hand oats grinder, his German Mills American Oatmeal Company was the first commercial oatmeal manufacturer in the United States.
The first breakfast cereal was invented in 1863 by James Caleb Jackson in Dansville, New York. He was the operator of our Home on Hillside, which was replaced later on by the Jackson Sanatorium. This cereal consisted of heavy bran nuggets that had to soak overnight before they were soft enough to eat.
In 1877, Schumaker adopted the Quaker symbol, which was the first registered trademark for a breakfast cereal.
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg began experimenting with granola, which eventually turned into Cornflakes. The patent was acquired in 1891, and in 1895, Cornflakes went on the market.
In 1898, Charles W. Post began marketing and selling grape nuts. They were soon followed by Post Toasties.
Almost a decade later in 1906, Dr Kellogg’s brother William K. Kellogg broke away from his brother’s company. He bought the cornflakes rights from his brother and set up the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company. William Kellogg signed each package as a way of promising its quality.
Kellogg and Post were both located in Battle Creek, Michigan, which is why the city is nicknamed the “Cereal Capital of the World.”
The first sweet cereal was advertised in 1939 and was called “Ranger Joe Popped Wheat Honnie.” In 1964, Lucky Charms hit the shelves.
Since then, cereal has become America’s most popular breakfast food. It is also used as a bedtime snack, dinner, and even dessert (like Rice Crispy Treats).
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Ideas for National Cereal Day
You can purchase cereal on Amazon, and you can also make any of these fun recipes!
Lower Sugar Cereals For Kids
A list of Lower Sugar Cereals for Kids if you are looking for some new options for breakfasts or snacks on National Cereal Day. They all have six grams of added sugar or less and at least two grams of both protein and fiber.
Hammering and Smashing Cereal Fine Motor Activity
The development of fine motor skills are an important part of life for young children. Here's a fun National Cereal Day activity you can do with your kids!
15 Best Cereals High in Iron
Need to boost your iron intake? Having these cereals high in iron for breakfast is the perfect way to start your mornings on the right foot and ensure that you’ll get your daily dose of iron. Learn more on National Cereal Day.
The Best Vegan Cereals In The UK
Wondering which cereals are vegan in the UK on National Cereal Day? This post will help you out. From accidentally vegan cereal to speciality cereal, you will find a cereal you can enjoy without eggs and dairy!
Marshmallow Playdough Recipe (with Cocoa and Fruity Pebbles!)
Sensory Play Marshmallow Play Dough recipe for National Cereal Day! Easy and fun recipe for kids using breakfast cereal like Cocoa and Fruity Pebbles, Marshmallows, Cornstarch, and Coconut Oil!
Best Homemade Moisturizing Orange Face Mask
This DIY homemade orange face mask is easy to make it home. Make as much as you need for National Cereal Day using organic ingredients that your body would love. Get ready for bright, glowing skin!
Original Homemade Ranger Cookies Recipe
You have to try this delicious dessert recipe on National Cereal Day for original homemade ranger cookies with corn flakes and oatmeal! You can switch out the corn flakes with rice krispies if you want a different texture.
No Bake Trix Cheesecake Recipe: A unique No bake Cheesecake Recipe
Looking for a delicious and unique no bake cheesecake recipe for National Cereal Day? Then you need to check out this no bake Trix Cheesecake recipe. It’s such a unique and delicious cheesecake recipe that involves no time over the hot stove. Whimsical, beautiful and so delicious to eat!
Golden Graham S'mores
Easy no-bake Golden Grahams s’mores are made with cereal, marshmallows, & chocolate chips and take less than 15 minutes to make. The perfect treat for camping on National Cereal Day!
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookies
These Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cookies are packed with crushed cereal and sweet cinnamon flavor. They're soft and chewy and the perfect dessert on National Cereal Day for any cereal lovers in your life!
"Pretty In Pink" Cereal Bar
Cereal Bar Ideas: No matter if you’re looking for ideas for National Cereal Day, bridal showers, baby shower ideas, Mother’s Day ideas, or any festive breakfast or brunch party ideas… this “Pretty in Pink,” cereal bar is an easy and GORGEOUS food bar and party theme to host for the special lady.
Raspberry Beet and Cereal Smoothie Bowl
Sweet berries and bright red beets transform this Cereal Smoothie Bowl into a healthy, vibrant and fiber-rich powerhouse for breakfast on National Cereal Day. Thanks to the addition of milk and yogurt, it’s also packed full of protein (no powders necessary).
Cereal Chevdo | Chevro | Spicy Snack Mix
Chevdo (called “chevda” in Hindi) is a snack mix, made with a variety of savory ingredients. Make it on National Cereal Day with Chex!
Lucky Leprechaun Bait Recipe with Free Printable Tag
This Leprechaun Bait Recipe is the perfect fun snack mix that your whole family can enjoy on National Cereal Day or a week later on St. Patrick's Day. It’s easy to make and includes a printable tag!
Delicious Dark Chocolate & Coconut Frozen Yogurt Granola Cups
Looking for an easy breakfast or snack that’s good for you for National Cereal Day? Make a better choice today and create these delicious dark chocolate and coconut frozen yogurt granola cups!
Healthy Coco Pops Cereal Recipe
Healthy Coco Pops Cereal Recipe a healthy twist on on your child hood favourite for a delicious and healthy start to the day on National Cereal Day.
Mango Cranachan Dessert
Mango Cranachan is a delicious Scottish dessert recipe similar to a trifle. It's a no-cook, no-bake non-alcoholic National Cereal Day recipe that is absolutely delicious!
Pebbles Cereal Fudgy Brigadeiros
Delicious Fudgy Brigadeiros are made with Pebbles cereal to add flavor and color to these no bake Brazilian fudge balls. The perfect bite size dessert for National Cereal Day.
Vintage Recipe for Easy Bread
No yeast? No problem! Try Grape-nuts! This vintage, no yeast bread dates back nearly a century. But it’s so surprisingly delicious (and nutritious) that it’s still a perfect homemade bread to whip up on National Cereal Day!
Breakfast Recipes: Homemade Cookie Crisp Cereal
What could be more fun than teeny tiny chocolate chip cookies that you eat in a bowl of milk? At breakfast no less! Have some Homemade Cookie Crisp Cereal on National Cereal Day!
CoCo Wheat Pancakes
Delicious, hearty pancakes made with wholesome CoCo Wheats hot cereal! The perfect healthy breakfast for National Cereal Day!
Homemade Cereal Bars
These homemade cereal bars are crispy and perfect for a National Cereal Day no-bake treat! A combination of favorite cereals are mixed with creamy sunflower seed butter and honey, then topped with melted white chocolate.
Chex Party Mix Recipe with M&Ms
This party mix recipe uses Chex Mix with M&Ms and crunchy treats for the best National Cereal Day snack to share with friends and family. It’s perfect for snacking, game days, tailgating, treat bags, or parties. Keep a jar of this on your counter for everyone to enjoy!
Fruity PEBBLES
Fruity PEBBLES Cereal Milk Macarons are a perfect classic vanilla macaron shell with colorful flecks of tropical fruit flavored cereal and finished with a cereal milk cream macaron filling. Enjoy them on National Cereal Day!
Kid Friendly Breakfast Sushi Recipe
Make these delicious Kid-Friendly Breakfast Sushi pieces for a FUN take on a delicious National Cereal Day breakfast idea that your kids will love!
Simple Bircher Muesli Recipe
Looking for a simple, fresh, healthy breakfast recipe for National Cereal Day? This bircher muesli is a must try. A classic recipe of soaking the oats, milk and a little fresh orange or apple juice overnight, creates a yummy creamy texture. I
Crispy Peanut Butter Marshmallow Brownies
Crispy Peanut Butter Marshmallow Brownies are the best brownies ever – sinful, rich, gooey, and just plain good. Pour yourself a glass of milk and grab a brownie (or five) on National Cereal Day.
Fruity Pebble Milkshakes
These fruity pebble milkshakes are perfect for National Cereal Day or anytime! Made with the popular cereal and strawberry ice cream, kids will absolutely love this treat!
Date Balls with Rice Krispies Recipe
It's the incredible CRUNCH that makes these no-bake Date Balls with Rice Krispies stand out in a crowd, especially on National Cereal Day!
Trail Mix Recipe With Quaker Life Cereal
This is an easy homemade trail mix recipe for kids with M&Ms! It has just a few ingredients and you can customize it for National Cereal Day! It’s a little sweet and could be made nut-free. It’s not the typical Chex trail mix! And it’s cheap if you stock up on cereal!
Homemade Buncha Crunch
This homemade buncha crunch candy is the perfect way to make your favorite movie theater snack at home on National Cereal Day! It takes 5 minutes to make and you only need 3 simple ingredients.
Raisin Bran Breakfast Cookies Recipe
Need a grab-and-go breakfast for National Cereal Day? Whip up a batch of these Raisin Bran Cookies!
Easy muesli recipe (copycat Alpen).
This easy muesli recipe requires nothing more than mixing a few pantry staples together! It’s so good, you’ll be making it on repeat and not just on National Cereal Day, and will save a bundle on those expensive bags and boxes of store-bought muesli cereals.
Banana Crunch Popsicle
Banana Crunch Popsicle are a fun, easy treat to make with the kids. Bananas are cut in half, dipped in yogurt and a fruity cereal and then frozen. Your kids and their friends will go crazy for these on National Cereal Day!
Back to School Snacks – Puffed Wheat Squares
10 nut-free and healthy snacks with some healthier Puffed Wheat Squares. This is a fun National Cereal Day recipe that kids love!!
Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies
Peanut butter lovers rejoice because there is nothing more satisfying on National Cereal Day than this recipe for Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies. Think muddy buddies but made just for peanut butter fans. Easy and delicious, you are going to love this tasty treat!
Fruity Pebble Pancakes
This Fruity Pebble Pancakes Recipe is perfect for National Cereal Day breakfast and of course fun back to school breakfast too..
Air Fryer Cereal Donuts: Lucky Charm & Fruit Loop Donuts
You can make Lucky Charm donuts or Fruit Loop donuts in minutes. Talk about a National Cereal Day breakfast every kid will want to eat!
Cornflake Tart with Fresh Raspberries
Cornflake tart is a nostalgic pudding for many people in Britain who endured school dinners during their childhood. Making your own cornflake jam tart for National Cereal Day is very easy.
Fruity Pebbles Christmas Balls
These super-cute Fruity Pebbles Christmas Balls are a great craft kids can eat and are a fun way to get your kids in the kitchen at any age to whip them up for National Cereal Day.
Peanut Butter Chex Bars : An Easy No Bake Dessert Recipe
Looking for an An Easy No Bake Dessert Recipe that everyone will love on National Cereal Day? Then check out these Peanut Butter Chex Bars. Read on to find out how easy they are to make!
Cereal Pops Recipe
This is a classic cereal bar recipe, but with a twist for National Cereal Day. Feel free to use whatever kind of cereal you have on hand. Rice Krispies, corn flakes, and Fruit Loops all work well.
Churro Cheesecake with Blackberry Sauce
Churro Cheesecake with Cinnamon Toast Crunch crust and creamy lemon lime cheesecake filling is delicious with blackberry sauce topping. Give it a try on National Cereal Day.
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars - Homemade In The Kitchen
No matter the occasion, you can never go wrong on National Cereal Day by whipping up a batch of these easy Small Batch No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars with a little bit of crunch from rice krispie cereal.
Special Order Cereal Cookies
What was your childhood favorite cereal? Captain Crunch? Frosted Flakes? Cocoa Puffs? Use that favorite breakfast cereal to customize these crunchy Special Order Cereal Cookies for National Cereal Day.
Easy Strawberry Granola with Dried Strawberries
Easy, healthy, and hearty Strawberry Granola with dried strawberries is naturally sweetened and so much better for you than store-bought! Homemade cereal is more affordable, too. Make a double batch to have on hand for quick, healthy snacks or breakfasts on National Cereal Day.
Chocolate Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars
This Chocolate Cinnamon Toast Crunch marshmallow treat is an unexpectedly delicious morsel. Use the recipe with your favorite cereal for a perfect treat for yourself on National Cereal Day!
{Food Prep Idea} Nut-Free Toddler Trail Mix
This Nut-Free Toddler Trail Mix is the perfect make-ahead snack. Make a batch during your food prep session and portion into bags for kids to eat throughout the week of National Cereal Day.
No-Bake Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake
No-Bake Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake is a fun dessert the whole family will love. This fun fruity pebbles, Rice Krispy style, crust is topped with a whipped cream cheese, easy to make and delicious to eat. Best part? You don't have to bake it, unlike traditional cheesecake. Make a fun funfetti style cheesecake for National Cereal Day, your kids birthday, or fun spring party without having to use the oven.
Cinnamon Toast Cereal Cheesecake
If you love the sweet and crunchy cinnamon flavor of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, you'll love making this Cinnamon Toast Cereal Cheesecake for National Cereal Day! This fun dessert is a twist on your favorite breakfast cereal and has a great flavor. Make this no-bake cheesecake for your next party or gathering!
Almond Butter Muddy Buddies - Peanut Free!
These almond butter Muddy Buddies are a peanut free version of this favorite National Cereal Day snack! Sweet and crunchy, it’s sure to be enjoyed by your whole family!
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