Best cereal for an 8 year old to make on her own that's...

[Tinker]

... a)not full of sugar b) doesn't require heating up milk c) doesn't taste of cardboard and d)isn't Nestle

Thank you

what wrong with nestle? cheerios are the favourite in our house

is it ot do with formula and third world countries

Rice Krispies Multigrain
Weetabix
MiniBix
?

Baby milk. Don't go there.

muesli?

Um, lots of people hate Nestle, because of their bad behaviour with formula.

I quite like Whole Earth Swiss Muesli. It does have some sugar in, but it's not too sweet. Also, it has some seeds and nuts in it, which give it more protein. I find mueslis, in general, to be good cereals.

sugar free alpen

Weetos - they are chocolate hoops but made by Weetabix so slightly more nutritious than other chocolate stuff

Weetabix minis?

red berry special K is nice

also purple berry

muesli (most supermarkets do their own brand without sugar/salt) & natural yoghurt and chopped up fruit like bananas or a few strawberries. or a smoothie.

Have done the mini Weetabix, which she loves, but think sugar a plenty in them. Also tried Tesco's own cheerios this week. Thought they were lovely - checked sugar content so know why. She does love porridge but this requires me getting up to make it. Since she hets up at teh crack of dawn and is hungry am trying to avoid this. Thought of Shredded Wheat but = dreaded Nestle. Have tried various mueslis, lots of half-finished packets left at back of cupboard.

I suspect there is no easy answer to this.

bundle - see me trying to avoid getting up comment or

Grape nuts? I love them and so does dd, they are v low in salt and sugar.

Tinker, how about toast with peanut butter + jam? Or with cream cheese? Gets some protein in, and gives more variety.

I'm a big fan of home made muesli-ready prepared is such a rip off.
Go to a health food shop (such a mad 70's term!) and buy what you fancy. She will have fun putting it all together.
Have you tried it with natural yoghurt instead of milk?

My special Moondog muesli mix is....

oats
rye
wheatgerm
linseed
raisins&sultanas
brazil nuts
walnuts
hazelnuts

Did someone mention formula????

me

hi moondog, that sounds yummy

It's to oearly for me to start ranting......

Hi np,still enjoying the new(ish) job??

its great MD but very tempting to stay behind for a 'couple' after closing though!

LOADS of tips - more than my wages! so i am saving for a treat

have even managed to save enough for a weekend away to Bute for all 4 of us - leaving tomorrow (that reminds me i must go pack)

Kelloggs multigrain - my kids love it - they also take some to school - dry - for lunchtime!!

Oh fantastic-bet you're a great barmaid.
As you say though,only trouble is the constant temptation to overindulge. I have barmaided loads and always ended up drinking far more than was good for me.

Have a good trip!

The new Kellogs Tiger Power is really yummy. It look a bit like mini shredded eheat, but with a 'core' of corn and brown sugar. My kids love them, as do me and dh!! They are also low in sugar (about 1tsp per bowl) and no added salt.

Bog standard weetabix is good as well, What about ready brek? She could heat up her own milk in the microwave in a bowl - only needs to be warm, not hot (I do a bowlful for about 1 min) then stir in cereal. My 6 yr old does this (with a small amount of help) I would have thought an 8 year old could do this OK. But you know your own child - mine insists on cooking, so I trust her

Oat Krunchies v popular in our house

Night before, put handful or two of porridge oats in bowl, cover with orange juice. Leave in fridge overnight to get soft and mushy. In morning stir in seeds, nuts, raisins, grated apple, yoghurt.
Truly this tastes as if it should be incredibly bad for you.

Cor, thanks all for suggestions. Off to shops now to peruse. Will try the Tiger Power thing first. May need to do a it of coaxing re the muesli stuff. She could use microwave except is currently on the floor in teh dining room, kitchen being "done up".