By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026

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Multigrain Hot Cereal with Pomegranate Seeds and Spiced Pepita and Cashew Crunch

Serves 1

190 cal · 10 min

Multigrain Hot Cereal with Pomegranate Seeds and Spiced Pepita and Cashew Crunch

Recipe GLPR454f1edd88400e

4.3(1)
Breakfast
10 min
190 cal
Servings: 1
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A nourishing warm cereal bowl combining hearty multigrain grains with the bright tartness of pomegranate arils and a savory-sweet spiced crunch from toasted pepitas and cashews. Finished with a drizzle of plant-based milk for a creamy, satisfying breakfast that's high in fiber and naturally free from animal products.

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Ingredients

¼ cup multigrain cereal, such as 10-grain

2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds

1 tablespoon Spiced Pepita and Cashew Crunch

¼ to ½ cup nut or soy milk

Directions

  1. Bring water or plant-based milk to a boil in a small pot according to the multigrain cereal package directions.

  2. Stir in the multigrain cereal and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the grains are tender and creamy, typically 5–8 minutes depending on the cereal blend.

  3. Transfer the cooked cereal to a serving bowl and let cool for 1–2 minutes.

  4. Top the warm cereal with the pomegranate seeds and Spiced Pepita and Cashew Crunch.

  5. Drizzle with nut or soy milk to taste and serve immediately while the cereal is still warm.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

A sensible weeknight breakfast for one that works with standard Charlotte grocery chains, though the pomegranate and spiced pepita-cashew crunch require strategic shopping. Pomegranate is widely available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger in winter (peak season for North Carolina) but can run $3–5 per fruit and is sometimes harder to find off-season, making this priciest component. The multigrain cereal and plant-based milk are staples everywhere; if the pepita crunch is not pre-made at your main store, you'll need a second stop at ALDI or Walmart for bulk nuts and seeds to DIY (or just skip it). Real prep time is honest at ten minutes if the crunch is ready and the pomegranate is already seeded; add five minutes if you're breaking into a whole fruit. Leftovers do not apply—this is a same-morning dish—but it reheats fine as a warm bowl if made ahead.

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