Cereal can be a versatile ingredient that goes beyond just breakfast. Here are a few unique recipes using cereal:

1. Cereal-Coated Chicken Strips: Ingredients:
   • Chicken breast strips
   • Your favorite cereal (e.g., cornflakes, bran flakes, or rice cereal)
   • Eggs (beaten)
   • Flour
   • Salt and pepper
   • Cooking oil
   Directions:
   • Crush the cereal into smaller pieces in a zip-top bag.
   • Season the chicken strips with salt and pepper.
   • Dredge each chicken strip in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the crushed cereal.
   • Heat oil in a pan and fry the coated chicken strips until golden brown and cooked through.
   • Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.
2. Cereal Parfait: Ingredients:
   • Greek yogurt or your favorite yogurt
   • Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
   • Honey or maple syrup
   • Your choice of cereal
   Directions:
   • Layer yogurt, mixed berries, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup in a glass or bowl.
   • Sprinkle your chosen cereal on top for a crunchy texture.
   • Repeat the layers as desired.
   • Enjoy as a delicious and nutritious dessert or snack.
3. Cereal Energy Bites: Ingredients:
   • Rolled oats
   • Peanut butter or almond butter
   • Honey
   • Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
   • Dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries)
   • Crushed cereal
   Directions:
   • In a bowl, mix rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, chopped nuts, and dried fruit until well combined.
   • Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls.
   • Roll each energy bite in crushed cereal to coat the exterior.
   • Refrigerate the bites for a few hours to set before enjoying.
4. Cereal Crust Pie: Ingredients:
   • Crushed cereal (e.g., graham cereal for a twist on a graham cracker crust)
   • Melted butter
   • Sugar (optional, depending on the sweetness of the cereal)
   • Filling of your choice (e.g., no-bake cheesecake, chocolate pudding)
   Directions:
   • Mix crushed cereal with melted butter and sugar (if needed) to form a crust mixture.
   • Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
   • Prepare your chosen filling and pour it over the crust.
   • Refrigerate the pie until the filling sets.
   • Slice and serve your unique cereal crust pie.

Remember to get creative and experiment with different types of cereal and flavor combinations to tailor these recipes to your taste preferences.

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