loses it's crunch and feels soggy before milk is even added.
Most cereals have a fairly long shelf life and will last in your cupboard for weeks when properly stored. Cereal left in the open cereal box instead of an may become stale due to exposure to moisture in the air. Stale cereal that still has its original flavor can be used in baked good and snack mix recipes or you can recrisp your stale cereal and continue to eat it for breakfast.
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour stale cereal onto a large cookie sheet. Spread the cereal out in a single layer so the oven's heat can circulate around the cereal.
2. Place the full of cereal in the preheated oven and allow it to dry out for three to four minutes. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven using oven mitts to protect your hands from the heat.
3. Allow the dried out cereal to cool completely on the cookie sheets. Err on the side of caution and allow the cereal to cool longer than you think is necessary. Cereal that is still hot will quickly become stale again in an airtight container.
4. Pour the dried-out cereal into an airtight container. Seal the lid tightly and store in your cupboard until the next use.
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