Five creative and budget-friendly ways to transform leftover cereal into delicious snacks and meals, helping you reduce waste and save money in the kitchen.

Cereal is one of those pantry staples that many South African households always have on hand. Whether it's corn flakes, bran flakes, rice krispies, muesli, or chocolate cereal, there's often a half-finished box sitting in the cupboard waiting to be used.

Instead of letting it go stale, why not turn it into something new?

With food prices continuing to put pressure on household budgets, making the most of ingredients you already have is a simple way to reduce waste while creating tasty snacks and meals. The best part?

These ideas require only a handful of affordable ingredients.