Colonial Corn Pops-America’s First Breakfast Cereal

Historically a product called Granula takes credit for being the first ever breakfast cereal, but was it?

In the 1860′s many people started their day with a hefty portion of pork or beef which led to Dr. James Caleb Jackson to develop a breakfast option easier on the stomach and digestive system. In 1863, a product composed of dense bran nuggets was invented and called Granula.  The nuggets were so dense they must be soaked overnight to make them soft enough to eat without breaking teeth.

Many historians credit Dr. Jackson and Granula for being the first breakfast cereal, but many people disagree.

Colonial families may have invented America’s first breakfast cereal. With milk, popcorn and sweeteners on hand Colonial moms served their kids a real bowl of corn pops. It was simple and easy to make.  They would pour milk over popcorn in a bowl then top with sugar or honey.

If that description has you licking your lips, then try it out. Popcorn.org recommends topping it off with dried fruit, fresh fruit or nuts.

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