Make and eat good food with us.
Morning, noon and night we plan meals and eat. Interestingly, cereal is always appropriate any time. As it turns out, it is a staple in the American diet.
We decided to dive in to what exactly is so appealing about cereal. What makes it so great?
1. It’s easy.
Cereal is deemed the perfect breakfast meal for many reasons. The first reason why many people love it is because it’s an affordable and convenient meal. The majority of Americans have busy lives, so being able to eat quickly is essential. Convenience and price also top the list of how shoppers make buying and eating decisions at other times of the day, too.
2. It’s a treat.
Americans love tasty sweets; cereal is a treat. It’s crunchy and sugary; variety in flavors appeal to many ages to consistently satisfy a sweet tooth. Cereal flavors range from chocolate chip cookies all the way to chicken and waffles, but the most common flavors are chocolatey, fruity, and sweet, according to national sales data.
3. It’s trendy
While cereal is a common breakfast food, Americans also drink a cup of coffee in the morning. It’s no surprise companies decided to mix the two to make it even more convenient for busy commuters.
Coffee Cereal is a crunchy treat made by Dunkin Donuts and Post. The coffee flavored cereal has a base of chocolatey notes with latte swirled marshmallows mixed in. It also contains caffeine, offering not only a treat but also more energy to start the day.
But not all cereals are created equal. The unhealthiest common cereal brands are Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Froot Loops, and Trix, which are also some of the most popular cereals there are. One of the unhealthiest cereals is Froot Loops, according to Fooducate.com, because it has about three teaspoons (12 grams) of added sugar per serving, it contains trans fat, and is highly processed.
The good news is there are healthy and nutritious options available, too.
One of the healthiest cereals is Cheerios because it has less than one-and-a-half teaspoons (2 grams) of added sugar per serving, it’s 100-percent whole grain, and it’s a high fiber cereal at more than 16-percent daily fiber (about 4 grams).
There’s no denying cereal is a staple in the American diet. It’s a meal and a snack (and everything in between). It’s considered to be delicious and– in some cases– nutritious, but also convenient and affordable.
Check our roundup of flavors and brands –as well as variety of cereal styles– from both mainstream and health-food aisles for your pantry.
Roundup
Cheerios Heart Healthy Cereal, Gluten Free Cereal with Whole Grain Oats, Family Size, 18 OZ
$4.93 (as of June 6, 2023 05:15 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
belVita Blueberry Breakfast Biscuits, 12 Packs (4 Biscuits Per Pack)
$7.48 (as of June 6, 2023 05:15 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Quaker, Instant Steel Cut Oatmeal, Cranberries And Blueberries, 8 Ct
$2.44 (as of June 6, 2023 05:15 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Nature’s Bakery Whole Wheat Fig Bars, Original Fig, Real Fruit, Vegan, Non-GMO, Snack bar, 1 box with 12 twin packs (12 twin packs)
$7.06 (as of June 6, 2023 05:15 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Chewy & Dipps Variety Pack, 58 Count
$17.97 (as of June 6, 2023 05:15 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
General Mills Reese’s Puffs and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Breakfast Bar Variety Pack, 28 Bars
$7.91 (as of June 6, 2023 05:15 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Betty Crocker Brownie Cups Mix, Cookies and Crème, 13.6 oz
$3.98 (as of June 6, 2023 05:15 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Kodiak Cakes Chocolate Fudge Brownie in a Cup, 2.36 Ounce (Pack of 12) (Packaging May Vary)
$26.04 (as of June 6, 2023 05:15 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Duncan Hines Decadent Brownie Mix Double Fudge, 17.6 oz
$5.92 (as of June 6, 2023 05:15 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Duncan Hines Mug Cake with Frosting, Brownie, 4 ct
$11.05 (as of June 6, 2023 05:15 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
PB2 Pantry Chocolate Chip Cookie and Brownie Mix, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, 4g Protein Per Cookie, Vegan (2 Jars – 16 Oz Each)
$23.99 (as of June 6, 2023 05:15 GMT -05:00 – More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
