6. With superfood
Because cereal’s gotten a bad rap in recent years for its high sugar content, some operators are boosting the health appeal by accompanying cereal with superfoods ranging from berries to seeds to ancient grains. Au Bon Pain uses all three in its winter Superfood Cranberry & Almond Hot Cereal, featuring whole oats, quinoa, amaranth, cranberries, almonds, sunflower seeds, pepitas and raw flaxseed.