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Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Chocolate Little Bites Cereal

By: Emily W | Nov 19, 2009

Upon first seeing Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Little Bites in the stores, I snatched up the Honey Nut variety and enjoyed every last morsel. Adam from Grub Grade and Jilian from Back to the Nest, both left comments that the Chocolate version was the best. So you know what I was on the look out for when it was time to get more cereal?! Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Chocolate Little Bites of course!

At first, I dug straight into the cereal box to see what I actually held before me. Dare I say, tasted like a fudge brownie?! Yes, I dare say it. The fudge brownie aspect is brought out even more thanks to the thin layer of white "icing" on top. The texture, of course, is nowhere near that of a fudge brownie, however, it holds the brownie flavor well.

Each tiny square is composed of tightly packed layers of shredded wheat that crunch and meld together so nicely. Furthermore, the size of these sweet treats makes them perfect for snacking. If you plan on adding milk, the chocolate goodness is still prevalent and utterly delicious, but some of the fudgy brownie flavor is overwhelmed by the sweetness of the milk.

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Kellogg's Jumbo Multi-Grain Rice Krispies Cereal

By: Emily W | Nov 18, 2009

I have never been a fan of the airy and unsatisfying regular Rice Krispies (although Snap, Crackle and Pop have always had my heart). Well, now I can officially tell the boys that I genuinely like one of their products: Jumbo Multi-Grain Rice Krispies. When they ramped up the size of the infamous Rice Krispies, they also ramped up the density. Therefore, instead of a bunch of airy bits of nothing, you are presented with a bowl (or hand) full of more substantial, but still light and airy, cylindrical cereal pieces.

Furthermore, this new (and, in my opinion) improved version is graced by a touch of honey, which makes all of the difference in the world. Actually, this cereal tastes 99% identical to Honey Kix, with Kix possessing a slightly different texture and shape.

Each 1 cup (27 gram) serving of Kellogg's Jumbo Multi-Grain Rice Krispies Cereal provides a mere 90 calories, no fat, 3 grams of fiber (11% of the daily value), 8 grams of sugar and 1 gram of protein . The ingredient list contains nothing out of the ordinary (rice, flour, sugar, cornmeal, honey, oil, salt and added vitamin) and manages to be on the shorter side.

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Chex Cinnamon Cereal

By: Emily W | Nov 18, 2009

Chex cereal may seem boring, with varieties like Wheat, Rice and Corn - those words don't exactly conjure up lip smacking anticipation - however, I enjoy all of the aforementioned foods and knew that when I saw Cinnamon Chex, it was worth a shot.

I don't think there is a cinnamon flavored cereal reviewed that we haven't given postive ratings to, and Chex Cinnamon can certainly hold it's own. The first spoonful will immediately bring back memories of of cinnamon sugared toast - or conjure up those images if you've never had that particular treat (my mom used to make me as a child). The flavor is spot on with that delightful, almost buttery, cinnamon-sugar essence. There are also plain Chex dispersed among the powdery coated Chex, providing a neutral base for the delicious flavor to rest upon (kind of like the crust of cinnamon sugar toast).

Now, that is the experience I had while eating it straight from the box. Once you add milk, kiss it all goodbye. Most of the powdery cinnamon sugar coating is sweeped off of the crunchy cereal and sinks to the bottom of the milk, making for a bowl of cereal that tastes oddly similar to plain old Chex cereal. Once all of the cereal is gone, you are left with some overly sweet milk. Long Story Short: Eat this stuff straight up (or perhaps mixed in yogurt). ... continue reading »

Quaker Life Cereal (Original)

By: Delia L | Nov 17, 2009

Kids' cereals are notorious for being all sugar and little nutrition. However, Quaker Life Cereal is a classic kids' cereal that's yummy yet not laden with calories and sugar. Even though there are happy kids on the box, this cereal is tasty and nutritious enough for happy grown-ups too.

Life Cereal has a nice crunch with a mild sweetness and holds milk well. The box emphasizes that this cereal is made with whole grain Quaker oats, which promotes good heart health, and sure enough, the first ingredient is whole grain oat flour, not sugar. It is just simply delicious.

Each 3/4 cup serving of Quaker Life Cereal provides 120 calories and 1.5 grams of fat, none of which is saturated, 160 milligrams of sodium (7% if the daily value), 3 grams of protein and 25 grams of carbohydrates, which includes 2 grams of dietary fiber and 6 grams of sugars. In addition the cereal provides a variety of B vitamins and other minerals like calcium and iron. This cereal is also endorsed by the American Heart Association. ... continue reading »

Quaker Life Cereal (Cinnamon)

By: Ellen | Nov 17, 2009

Life cereal takes me back to when I was a kid, when it was one of the only "sweet" cereals I was allowed to eat. Rediscovering Life years later has been wonderful because, as Quaker says, "You don't have to be a kid to love the sweet crunchy goodness of Life Cereal, and you don't have to be a grown-up to benefit from the whole grain Quaker Oats baked inside each square." I love Original Life cereal, so I decided to branch out and try the Cinnamon flavor which I picked up for $4.99.

I opened the cereal and poured myself a bowl to try dry. I love cinnamon, so I was eager to see Life's take on it. Turns out the cinnamon flavor worked well with the slightly sweet flavor of Life, and I love the crunchiness and flakiness of the cereal's squares. I added some 8th Continent Light Soymilk, and loved the flavor even more that way. Since I often add cinnamon to cereal (especially Kashi GoLean!) I was happy to find a cereal that did it for me!

Each 3/4 cup serving of Quaker Life Cinnamon Cereal provides 120 calories, 2 grams of fiber, 8 grams of sugar, 3 grams of protein, and a slew of the usual vitamins and minerals.

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Honey Kix Cereal

By: Emily W | Nov 16, 2009

I have never been a big fan of Kix cereal. I have no problem believing in the "Mother-Approved" part of their slogan, but the whole "Kid-tested" part is a bit harder to wrap my mind around. All the kids I know like one thing today, and hate it next week - a pretty fickle bunch they are. My taste buds are not too far from a child's when it comes to cereal (I love it!), but, in my opinion, the General Mills produced Kix ceral has always been bland. I do however, like the large serving size of 1.25 cups; so when I discovered Honey Kix, I knew they were a "must-try" item.

Unlike the regular Kix cereal, the Honey Kix is sweeter and tastes MUCH better. The tiny, crispy, crunchy balls are lightly sweetened - enough to keep your mouth interested. Furthermore, the essence of honey shines through in a subtle way to enhance each bite. I have to say, this cereal is totally yum, and since each 1.25 cup serving provides only 120 calories and 6 grams of sugar, which makes for the perfect go-to snack for you "munchers" trying to watch your weight. ... continue reading »

Kashi Warm Cinnamon Oat Heart to Heart Cereal

By: Emily W | Nov 16, 2009

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Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Toasted Oat Cereal is one of my favorite cereals, so when I spotted Kashi Warm Cinnamon Oat Heart to Heart Cereal on the shelves of Target today, I was torn between getting this previously un-tried variety, or sticking with my old favorite. My adventurous side won out, and I picked up the slightly over-priced $3.39 box out of sheer curiosity.

The light dusting of cinnamon and subtle glaze of sweetness gives this Heart to Heart Cereal a snickerdoodle cookie type taste sensation. The sturdy Hearts and O's are tried and true, because no matter which flavors embody their crunchy base, they always stand up to milk very well. As a matter of fact, splash the milk of your choice (try skim milk or Blue Diamond Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze) into the tempting bowl of Kashi Warm Cinnamon Oat Heart to Heart and enjoy how the cereal softens slightly, enhances the milk and melds into flavorful and delicious spoonfuls. To tell you the truth, I enjoy the delightful cookie-like flavor that the Warm Cinnamon Oat Heart to Heart provides more than the Honey Toasted Oat variety. ... continue reading »

Quaker Life Cereal (Honey Graham)

By: Delia L | Nov 7, 2009

I was perusing the cereal aisle when I came across Quaker Honey Graham Life Cereal. The regular version of Life cereal is one of my favorites for its simple yet tasty and healthy nature, so I wanted to see how this cereal compared to the original.

The Honey Graham version looks identical to the original Life cereal, but the taste is a bit perplexing. It's hard to pinpoint the difference in taste between the two - but it's there and I would say this one is better - but only slightly.

The ingredient list for both is the same with the exception of the addition of "natural and artificial flavors" to the Honey Graham flavor. This version is crunchy and mildly sweet, but I can't quite identify the taste - not much of a honey or Graham cracker like flavor. In fact, being sweet is probably the best descriptor for this, although it's not overwhelmingly so - it just doesn't have a very interesting flavor profile (but how complex do you need your cereal to be). ... continue reading »

Quaker Golden Maple Oatmeal Squares Cereal

By: Delia L | Nov 6, 2009

I am a huge fan of the sweet yet wholesome Quaker Brown Sugar Oatmeal Squares. It's not a particularly flashy cereal, but when I saw the Golden Maple, I knew I had to try it.

These Quaker Golden Maple Oatmeal Squares are very similar in structure to the original, but with the new flavor, they have carved out their own niche. When I opened the bag inside, I could instantly smell the maple scent. It reminded me of other maple syrup-inspired cereals, but I knew this cereal was much healthier for me with whole oat flour as the main ingredient.

There is a mild sweetness but not overwhelmingly so. Because the squares are pretty thick and crunchy (did I mention ... thick), they work well with milk and have amazing crunch in the bowl, or as a snack by themselves. This is another win from Quaker

Each cup provides 210 calories, 18% of the daily value for fiber, 12 grams of sugars and 6 grams of protein. There is also a host of vitamins and minerals, most notably 90% DV iron and 100% DV folic acid. Sure there are other lower calorie cereals out there, but trust me, this one is filling, nutritious, has a sane ingredients list and can;t be beat as a snack.

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Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Honey Nut Little Bites

By: Emily W | Nov 5, 2009

While looking around for a new cereal to try out, I discovered Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Little Bites in Honey Nut and Chocolate. However, the chocolate variety contained saturated fat, which I generally like to keep out of my breakfasts, so Honey Nut it was (plus Honey Nut makes for a great cereal). Kellogg's says this cereal is made with 100% whole grains and this "lightly sweetened whole-grain wheat cereal" is nearly half the size of regular Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal (one of my complaints about the regular one is that the size is a little too big for me).

The traditional spun wheat is shrunken into bite sized pieces (about the size of a sugar cube) and topped with a layer of sweet honey/caramel flavored icing (though some of the little bites are naked). At first, they seemed a little stale in texture; but after a few bites, the whole shredded wheat thing grew on me and I began to really enjoy them. The little woven squares soften up with a splash of milk and create a delicious bowl of breakfast with the perfect crunchy to soft ratio. On the other hand, I have grown to enjoy them on-the-go, straight from a snack-sized baggie too. ... continue reading »

Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Blueberry Muffin Cereal

By: Delia L | Nov 4, 2009

After finishing a box of Kellogg's Smart Start Strawberry Oat Bites, I was perusing the cereal aisle and saw Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Blueberry Muffin Cereal. With a rebate offer on the box, I decided it was worth a try. The Frosted Mini-Wheats Blueberry Muffin Cereal is very similar to the regular Frosted Mini-Wheats except for the added blueberry flavored coating.

I really like the mini-wheat squares cereal for their heartiness and ability to hold on to the milk when eaten together. The coloring seems a little strange on a cereal that is usually so simple, but it grew on me. I ate this more as a snack than for breakfast, and they were quite filling (the nature of the shredded wheat results in a lot of crumbs when you bite into the cereal when it's eaten as a snack). ... continue reading »

Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Toasted Oat Cereal

By: Ellen | Nov 3, 2009

Kashi GoLean Cereal is one of my favorites - it's chock full of protein and fiber, and it tastes pretty good too. However, it's not really conducive to throwing in a bag to snack on, because the fiber twigs, soy protein grahams, and honey-toasted puffs are a little too small to be easily picked up. Kashi Heart to Heart Honey Toasted Oat Cereal, on the other hand, is the perfect finger food (and it tastes pretty darn good too).

How can I begin to describe this?! It's like Cheerios, sweetened and on steroids - the rings are really big and crunchy, and there are cute, oaty hearts interspersed with the O's. I found the crunch to be very nice, especially since it meant that the cereal didn't get soggy quickly in milk, but I know some people may find it to be overwhelming. This cereal is sweetened with evaporated cane juice and honey for a pleasing but not overwhelming sweetness,

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Kashi Vive Toasted Graham & Vanilla Cereal

By: Ellen | Nov 3, 2009

Kashi Cereals are staples in my pantry because of their delicious taste as well as outstanding nutrition. My favorites include Kashi GoLean Crunch and Heart to Heart cereals, but as with anything else, I'm always open to trying new flavors. I discovered Kashi Vive Probiotic Digestive WellnessToasted Graham & Vanilla Cereal while browsing the cereal offerings on FreshDirect.com (a New York grocery delivery service), and was sufficiently intrigued enough to spend a whopping $4.39 on a (12 ounce) box!

Kashi describes this cereal as having, "crunchy graham twigs, touched with a hint of sweetness, lightly toasted flakes complete with our original Seven Whole Grains and Sesame, and vanilla dipped rice crisps, making the perfect combination of crisp and crunch." Along with this is a myriad of health claims. Eat it, and you will supposedly have greater Balance (from active probiotics and ginger), Purification (from fiber and natural broccoli extract), and Strength (from calcium and vitamin D).

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Nature's Path Organic Flax Plus Multi Bran Cereal

By: Jilene | Sep 24, 2009

On one of my recent grocery shopping excursions, I saw a yellow cereal box of Nature's Path Organic Flax Plus Multi Bran Cereal. I'd already seen this cereal before, but it was usually pretty expensive and the packaging was a little boring. This time though, it was on sale for $2.48, so I decided to look at little closer at this "boring" looking box.

When I looked at the nutrition facts, I learned that each 3/4 cup serving provides 110 calories from 1.5 grams of total fat (2% of the daily value), 8% of the DV for sodium (190 mg), 4 grams of protein and 23 grams of carbohydrates which includes 7 grams of fiber (28% of the DV) and 6 grams of sugars. The nutrition facts made this cereal a winner over my daily corn flakes. And I also liked the little stories on the side of the box about how this cereal was "environmentally friendly" and used "earth-friendly farming techniques."

So sure enough, as soon as I got home the cereal was poured. Honestly, my expectations were low ... really low. I expected this cereal to be boring like the package and taste like cardboard (like Total Cereal), but when I finally scooped up a mouthful, it had me swooning! What a surprise . I couldn't believe it had so much fiber while still tasting having a slightly a nutty flavor. It is not sweet, even though there is a slight taste, but it is one of the best cereals I have ever had. Seriously - it is still maintaining a 5 star rating on Amazon.com after 41 reviews.

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Cascadian Farm Organic Kids Cinnamon Crunch Cereal

By: Ellen | Sep 23, 2009

My favorite cereals growing up were always Lucky Charms, Froot Loops, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. While I've found more nutritious replacements for the first two (Cascadian Farms Organic Clifford Crunch and Fruity Cheerios, respectively), I had yet to find a suitable replacement for the last one. Sure, there's Fiber One Caramel Delight Cereal, which is similar (and tastes pretty good too), but sometimes I want a snack that's a little bit on the lighter side, calorie-wise. That's why I was so excited when I found Cascadian Farm Organic Kids Cinnamon Crunch Cereal, which seemed like it might be a suitable more nutritious replacement?

Eager to find out, I purchased a box (on sale for $3.00). I flipped it over to scan the ingredient list, and was quite pleased with what I saw: whole grain wheat, sugar, rice flour, sunflower oil, oat fiber, maltodextrin, sea salt, cinnamon, dextrose, rice extract, soy lecithin, and vitamin E (plus a few more added vitamins and minerals; no calcium, though). I poured myself a one-cup serving and tried it without milk to really get the flavor. I really liked this stuff - I found it not too sweet (which Cinnamon Toast Crunch can be), and it was very crunchy. The pieces are little curvy squares, and they're about 1/2 inch on each side. They're sprinkled with just the right amount of cinnamon and sugar; not so much as to get everywhere, but enough to provide great flavor.

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Cascadian Farm Organic Clifford Crunch Cereal

By: Ellen | Sep 23, 2009

When I was younger, my parents never bought sweetened cereals for the household. Instead, I ate breakfast staples like Kix, Cheerios, and Crispix (all of which I have since grown to love). However, when we went on vacation, I could indulge in sugar-laden cereals like Froot Loops, Count Chocula, and Lucky Charms. The last of these was my favorite, and I would always eat it the same way - I would eat the grainy cereal first, saving the marshmallows for last. Looking back on those days, I think about how much I enjoyed those cereals, probably in large part because it was such a rare treat. When I recently poured myself a bowl of Lucky Charms, I found that the cereal held little of the appeal that it did when I was 7. In fact, I realized that the slightly sweetened grains were much better than the oh-so-stale marshmallows!

I saw Cascadian Farms Clifford Crunch Cereal at the grocery store for $3.99 a box, and decided to see what a "nutritious" cereal for kids would taste like. Let me tell you - this was oh so yummy . This cereal is aimed at kids, but the nutrition and taste appeal to everyone. It tastes exactly like the non-marshmallow part of Lucky Charms - crunchy, lightly sweetened with whole grain shapes.

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Chia Goodness Cranberry Ginger Cereal

By: Tanya Patrice | Sep 22, 2009

Chia Goodness is a new concept cereal. From the website, the ingredients are completely raw -- just stir in water, hot or cold, and wait a few minutes for it to thicken, giving it the comfort quality of oatmeal.

Chia is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, even more so than flax seeds. And it has another advantage over flax: chia is so rich in antioxidants that the seeds don't deteriorate and can be stored for long periods without becoming rancid. And, unlike flax, they do not have to be ground to make their nutrients available to the body. Chia seeds also provide fiber (25 grams give you 6.9 grams of fiber) as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, molybdenum, niacin, and zinc [Source: Dr. Weil].

The ingredients in Chia Goodness Cranberry Ginger Cereal are chia, buckwheat, shelled hemp seeds, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, currants, organic cane sugar, Celtic sea salt & ginger. When they say this cereal will thicken, they are not kidding! The first time I tried this, I added some Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almond Milk and it got thick like oatmeal immediately! I didn't think this would make a very filling breakfast, so the next time I tried this I added it one serving to Fiber One Cereal with Honey Clusters and wow did it make this cereal pop!

What stands out the most are the cranberries, which gave the cereal a little sweet & sour bite, and the chia seeds which are a plenty. They don't have a unique flavor, but they add a lot of texture. My favorite way to really enjoy this was by adding it to yogurt and oatmeal.

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Kashi Good Friends High Fiber Cereal Original

By: Delia L | May 9, 2009

I don't think I'm in the target age demographic for this cereal based on the models on the box, but Kashi Good Friends High Fiber Cereal still appeals to me. Introduced by a friend, this cereal is low key and high quality at the same time. If my endorsement doesn't lure you in, perhaps the fact that this cereal provides "nearly 50% of your daily fiber needs" is more enticing.

Perhaps symbolizing good friends, this cereal consists of a "trio of flakes, twigs, and granola" as described by Kashi. The flakes were pretty large and thicker than your average bran flake. The idea of eating branches off trees is a bit odd, but the twigs are crunchy and mildly sweet. I liked how the twigs were connected in various bundle sizes. The granola was sweet and tasty but not really distinct. This cereal also made a good standalone snack.

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Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran Cereal

By: Ellen | May 8, 2009

Anything with the words "Oat Bran" in the title should be healthy, right?! That's why I reached for Kellogg's Cracklin' Oat Bran Cereal on a recent trip to the grocery store. One box cost $5.39 (!) but it was too interesting to pass up, and since I had heard about this cereal throughout college, I figured now was the time to try it. When I think of Oat Bran, I think of the ultimate in nutrition - low-calorie, high fiber, high protein.

Unfortunately, the nutrition facts of this cereal did not support what I had imagined. A 3/4 cup serving has 200 calories, 7 grams of total fat (11% of the daily value) including 3 grams of saturated fat (15% of the DV - likely due to the palm oil which is the 4th ingredient), as well as 15 grams of sugar. All is not lost, though - this cereal does offer 6 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein in a single serving, as well as a variety of vitamins and minerals.

But, it sure tastes good! Brown sugar (the 3rd ingredient, right behind Whole oats and Wheat Bran) adds a pleasant sweetness without being overly saccharine, and cinnamon provides delicious spiciness. The cereal stays crunchy in milk, although you may not even get to that stage because it's so delicious by itself.

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Kellogg's Crispix Cereal

By: Rae Pellegrino | May 6, 2009

It takes a lot for me to test out a new cereal since I'm pretty much married to Kashi, Fiber One, and Shredded Wheat. However, I happened to com upon a SUPER deal at Target for Crispix, so I decided, why not try it?

The box describes Crispix as a lightly sweetened cereal has crispy rice on one side and crunchy corn on the other. That description doesn't exactly scream delicious ... and it wasn't. It was just ... okay. Somewhat bland, but not too bad either. I initially tested it out with milk, and ended up adding a banana for sweetness. It might be good with some almonds and dried fruit mixed in a trail mix, or maybe added for crunch into yogurt, but unfortunately, this really isn't a breakfast cereal for this girl. The lack of fiber made me hungry about an hour after I ate it. To be honest, I gave up on it and passed it along to the boy, who will eat just about anything rather than let it go to waste.

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