How to Make Nature's Cereal

Co-authored by Hannah Madden

Last Updated: September 7, 2021 Tested

Breakfast cereal is delicious, but eating it every day can get a little old. If you’re looking for a new way to spice up your morning routine while eating healthy, this TikTok hack, originally posted by the popular open_nature account, might just be for you! Nature’s cereal involves combining fruit, coconut water, and ice for a deliciously crunchy treat that you’ll love eating every day. Feel free to mix it up and try new combinations until you find your favorite!

Part 1

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Combine pomegranate arils, blueberries, and blackberries.

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This is the base of your “cereal,” so don’t skimp! Add about a handful of each fruit into a cereal bowl. You can substitute the berries for any fruit that you’d like, but keep the pomegranate arils in for the crunch.
- Try swapping out your fruits for whatever’s in season. In the summer, slice up a few ripe peaches and strawberries and mix them in with a sprig of mint on the side. Or, add some pineapple chunks and a few frozen grapes for an extra pop of flavor.

Part 2

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Cover the fruit in coconut water.

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You can use fresh or bottled coconut water for this recipe. The coconut water is your “milk,” and it adds a hint of fresh hydration to your breakfast. Pour enough coconut water into your bowl so it just covers the tops of your fresh fruit.
- Don’t worry if the coconut water is slightly warm—you’ll be chilling it in just a second.
- For an extra boost of sweetness, try using pineapple-infused coconut water.

Part 3

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Sprinkle in a few mini ice cubes.

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They’ll help keep your cereal cold and refreshing. Use mini ice cubes so you don’t hurt your teeth when you crunch into them. You can use as many or as few ice cubes as you’d like, but around 4 or 5 is probably perfect.
- While it might sound kind of silly to put ice cubes in cereal, they really are essential—warm coconut water is not very refreshing (or delicious).

Part 4

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Enjoy your crunchy cereal!

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Grab spoonfuls of fresh fruit mixed with chilled coconut water. Feel a crunch as you bite into a pomegranate aril or a mini ice cube. When you’re done, drink the rest of the coconut water for extra hydration!
- This meal is full of good fiber, and it can give you a nice boost of energy if you feel yourself wearing down.