How to Make Monster Cereal Lattes

This content originally appeared in the 2021 issue of Spooky Little Halloween—The Magazine. All October posts are part of the Countdown to Halloween!

Did you know the Monster Cereals turned 50 in 2021? And that they weren’t created in Halloween season?

General Mills debuted Count Chocula (chocolate) and Frankenberry (strawberry) in March 1971, and both characters were inspired by classic horror movie hosts. Boo Berry (blueberry) joined the crew in December 1972.

Plus the two other Monster Cereals that have popped in and out of the line-up over the years: Frute Brute (cherry) and Yummy Mummy (orange).

I celebrated the 50th anniversary in last year's magazine with a fun recipe I've been wanting to try: cereal milk lattes.  

You could do this with any cereal of your choice (I think the Cap'n Crunch that turns your milk green could be fun!), but we'll stick with the three Monster Cereals you can find annually.

Here's how to make your own at home. 

Monster Cereal Latte

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Monster Cereal Lattes

Yield: 1

Prep time: 20 MinInactive time: 2 HourTotal time: 2 H & 20 M

Make your morning coffee spooky with Count Chocula, Frankenberry, or Boo Berry in your cup!

Ingredients

Supplies

• mason jar
• strainer
• coffee cup
• milk frother

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups milk of your choice
• 1.5 cups Monster Cereal of your choice
• 3 oz espresso or strong coffee
• 1 dollop whipped cream (optional)
• ice
• sprinkle of cereal for topping

Instructions

How to Make It

1. In a container with a sealable lid (mason jars are great), combine Monster Cereal and milk. Shake and place in fridge for two hours to steep.
2. After two hours, strain milk into a measuring cup. Discard soggy cereal.
3. In a cup, pour in three ounces of espresso or strong coffee. (Feel free to adjust this measurement to taste.)
4. Add ice to cup. Top with strained cereal milk. Stir and enjoy.

Make it Fancy!

1. Use a milk frother (as pictured) to add volume to your cereal milk and top with a sprinkle of fresh cereal.
2. Add chocolate or strawberry sauce to the sides of your mug for a little extra flavor.
3. Top it with whipped cream and fresh cereal!

Monster Cereal Fun Facts

I love learning about the Monster Cereals, so here are a few things you may not have known about them:

• Boo Berry was the first-ever blueberry flavored cereal

• Frute Brute (then Fruit Brute) debuted in 1974, was available until 1982, and has returned in 2022

• Yummy Mummy debuted in 1988 and was available until 1994

• All five flavors have featured the same cereal shape – early on, it was a circle with a cross in the middle and today, it’s a ghost

• 2013 was the first – and only – time all five Monster Cereals have been available at the same time

• Until 2009, Monster Cereals were available year-round – now they only appear during Halloween season

Which Monster Cereal latte will you try?

Admittedly, Count Chocula was my favorite when I made these. Let me know which one is your fave in the comments!

Can't get enough of the Monster Cereals? Then you're definitely going to want to check out this post. You may also like these Monster Cereal Milkshakes from Your Best Halloween Ever.