Question of the Day: What are the Most Popular Cereals?

By DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
September 29, 2022 7:21pm CST
Breakfast has become my favorite meal of the day as I've gotten older. Maybe because it's one meal that takes little preparation, provides needed morning wakeup energy, and sets my mood for the day. Anyway, one of those breakfast items which take little prep time is cereal, and a bonus is there are so many varieties to choose among. Yes, cereal is a food item I enjoy frequently. After all, it's almost impossible to mess up preparing cereal so what's not to like. My favorites are Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios, and Rice Krispies. But which cereals are considered the most popular? Well, I found this column by "Nerdist " whose staff ranked 50 brand cereals. What would be your top 3? Provide your favorite brands and I let you know if they rank on this opinion poll. One of mine did squeak into the top twenty. From reviewing the list they definitely did not choose them based on the most nutritious. Fun cereal fact: -The cereal industry in the United States uses over 400 million kilograms of sugar per year. That's some sweet tooth! Source- Nerdist.com Photo.www.chex.com
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (61627)
• Centralia, Washington
30 Sep 22
There are so many totally off the wall cereals now. Oreo cereal? That doesn't sound like a wise start to the day. I haven't eaten cereal for breakfast in ages.
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Lenore Plassman
@sallypup (61627)
• Centralia, Washington
30 Sep 22
@dgobucks226 Truth I eat too much cheese. My breakfast is probably worse than eating cereal. Often hubby fries up an egg, puts that on bread and cheese and puts it into the toaster oven. We also eat fruit like blueberries.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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1 Oct 22
@sallypup I understand Lenore. Some food items are hard to avoid we like them so much. I am also one who likes cheese especially on sandwiches. Well, at least you balance out that diet with some healthy fruit
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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30 Sep 22
Oreo cereal? Really! Well, that one did not make the list, lol. What's your go to breakfast meal? I will alternate cereal with oatmeal during the week and have eggs on Saturday. FYI- Here are some of the ones which made the list Top Ten: 1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cocoa Pebbles 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Lucky Charms 5. Count Chocula 6. Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 7. Golden Grahams 8. Fruity Pebbles 9.Peanut Butter Puffins 10.Cocoa Puffs Others: 11. Raisin Brain 13. Fruit Loops 14. Cocoa Krispies 15. Frosted Mini-Wheats 16. Honey Nut Cheerios 17. Cap’n Crunch 21. Rice Krispies 24. Trix 27. Cheerios 28. Life 35. Rice Chex 38. Corn Flakes 44. Special K 46. Wheaties 49. Grape Nuts 50. Shredded Wheat Fun fact: -Kellogg's Corn Flakes were eaten by astronauts aboard Apollo 11 when they made the first landing on the Moon. ...
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snowy
@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
30 Sep 22
Tough question, if I was guessing it would be Cheerios, Shredded Wheat, and Lucky Charms.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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30 Sep 22
Well, those are pretty good guesses snowy. Lucky Charms came in at #4. Kids must like those little marshmallow charms mixed in the cereal. Your other picks were near the bottom. Guess healthier cereals don't rate. FYI- Here are some of the ones which made the list Top Ten: 1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cocoa Pebbles 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Lucky Charms 5. Count Chocula 6. Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 7. Golden Grahams 8. Fruity Pebbles 9.Peanut Butter Puffins 10.Cocoa Puffs Others: 11. Raisin Brain 13. Fruit Loops 14. Cocoa Krispies 15. Frosted Mini-Wheats 16. Honey Nut Cheerios 17. Cap’n Crunch 21. Rice Krispies 24. Trix 27. Cheerios 28. Life 35. Rice Chex 38. Corn Flakes 44. Special K 46. Wheaties 49. Grape Nuts 50. Shredded Wheat Fun fact: -Kellogg's Corn Flakes were eaten by astronauts aboard Apollo 11 when they made the first landing on the Moon
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snowy
@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
30 Sep 22
@dgobucks226 Yeah, I saw where you posted them down below. Another thing about Lucky Charms, and their knock offs they tend not to be very expensive. Good discussion!
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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1 Oct 22
@snowy22315 Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the entertainment
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Sep 22
I much prefer spaghetti or soup or lox or eggs etc, cereal is not my idea of food.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
30 Sep 22
I'd rather have chips and salsa, I have almost no sweet tooth until the Christmas season starts and then it depends on how sweet something is, I'm not a fan of sugar in any way shape or form. Oh, I have been known to eat rice krispies on occasion but I haven't been in the mood for that in decades.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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30 Sep 22
What! I beg to differ, lol Benefits of eating cereal in the morning Help with normal bowel movements and prevent constipation ... Aid digestion ... Help maintain a healthy weight and lower LDL cholesterol ... Provide a good calorie intake for boosting energy ... Offer a good supply of vitamins and dietary minerals ... And the best benefit is it's easy. A bowl spoon and milk is all you need! Fun fact: -Kellogg's Corn Flakes were eaten by astronauts aboard Apollo 11 when they made the first landing on the Moon. ... Here is the top ten in case your curious... 1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cocoa Pebbles 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Lucky Charms 5. Count Chocula 6. Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 7. Golden Grahams 8. Fruity Pebbles 9.Peanut Butter Puffins 10.Cocoa Puffs Not surprisingly- The healthier choices farther down the list.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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1 Oct 22
@rebelann To each their own they say... You're lucky I've got to have them sweets. It will be my health downfall for sure I make a mean Rice Krispies treat during the holidays. Can't I tempt you with just one?
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (139974)
• Roseburg, Oregon
30 Sep 22
I like lucky charms and the chocolate cheerios the best.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
30 Sep 22
@dgobucks226 Cocoa Pebbles, who knew? They are really good if you love chocolate though.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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30 Sep 22
Cheerios has added quite a few different flavors, haven't they? I just tried their new Vanilla flavored one. Not a big fan. I had to mix them with my favorite brand Honey Nut. Anyway, Lucky Charms came in at #4. Must be an Irish thing FYI- Here are some of the ones which made the list Top Ten: 1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cocoa Pebbles 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Lucky Charms 5. Count Chocula 6. Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 7. Golden Grahams 8. Fruity Pebbles 9.Peanut Butter Puffins 10.Cocoa Puffs Others: 11. Raisin Brain 13. Fruit Loops 14. Cocoa Krispies 15. Frosted Mini-Wheats 16. Honey Nut Cheerios 17. Cap’n Crunch 21. Rice Krispies 24. Trix 27. Cheerios 28. Life 35. Rice Chex 38. Corn Flakes 44. Special K 46. Wheaties 49. Grape Nuts 50. Shredded Wheat Fun fact: -Kellogg's Corn Flakes were eaten by astronauts aboard Apollo 11 when they made the first landing on the Moon. ...
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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1 Oct 22
@snowy22315 Ha, ha! Maybe children had a vote in this survey.
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solxee
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
30 Sep 22
50 brand cereals! That’s a lot but I don’t even eat one
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solxee
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
1 Oct 22
@dgobucks226 rice meals or bread for us here
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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30 Sep 22
What's your go to breakfast meal? I will alternate cereal with oatmeal during the week and have eggs on Saturday. FYI- Here are some of the ones which made the list. Top Ten: 1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cocoa Pebbles 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Lucky Charms 5. Count Chocula 6. Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 7. Golden Grahams 8. Fruity Pebbles 9.Peanut Butter Puffins 10.Cocoa Puffs Others: 11. Raisin Brain 13. Fruit Loops 14. Cocoa Krispies 15. Frosted Mini-Wheats 16. Honey Nut Cheerios 17. Cap’n Crunch 21. Rice Krispies 24. Trix 27. Cheerios 28. Life 35. Rice Chex 38. Corn Flakes 44. Special K 46. Wheaties 49. Grape Nuts 50. Shredded Wheat Fun fact: -Kellogg's Corn Flakes were eaten by astronauts aboard Apollo 11 when they made the first landing on the Moon. ...
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Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 22
My favorite cereals are either oats which must be cooked or plain ole corn flakes which I add fruit to.
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Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
30 Sep 22
@dgobucks226 I’m in good company with the corn flakes.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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1 Oct 22
@RubyHawk Yes you are
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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30 Sep 22
Corn Flakes is a healthy one! Corn Flakes was #38. Here are some of the ones which made the list. Top Ten: 1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cocoa Pebbles 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Lucky Charms 5. Count Chocula 6. Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 7. Golden Grahams 8. Fruity Pebbles 9.Peanut Butter Puffins 10.Cocoa Puffs Others: 11. Raisin Brain 13. Fruit Loops 14. Cocoa Krispies 15. Frosted Mini-Wheats 16. Honey Nut Cheerios 17. Cap’n Crunch 21. Rice Krispies 24. Trix 27. Cheerios 28. Life 35. Rice Chex 38. Corn Flakes 44. Special K 46. Wheaties 49. Grape Nuts 50. Shredded Wheat Fun fact: -Kellogg's Corn Flakes were eaten by astronauts aboard Apollo 11 when they made the first landing on the Moon. ...
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (90464)
• Arvada, Colorado
1 Oct 22
I really have no idea but I bet Cinnamon Toast Crunch is very popular.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (90464)
• Arvada, Colorado
3 Oct 22
@dgobucks226 Good old cornflakes
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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5 Oct 22
@RebeccasFarm The get up and go breakfast for astronauts Check out this old TV commercial for corn flakes starring the future "Neo."
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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1 Oct 22
#1! Have you ever tried that one? My love of anything with Cinnamon caused me to give it a try. Not real healthy but good. FYI- Here are some of the ones on the list Top Ten: 1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cocoa Pebbles 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Lucky Charms 5. Count Chocula 6. Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 7. Golden Grahams 8. Fruity Pebbles 9.Peanut Butter Puffins 10.Cocoa Puffs Others: 11. Raisin Brain 13. Fruit Loops 14. Cocoa Krispies 15. Frosted Mini-Wheats 16. Honey Nut Cheerios 17. Cap’n Crunch 21. Rice Krispies 24. Trix 27. Cheerios 28. Life 35. Rice Chex 38. Corn Flakes 44. Special K 46. Wheaties 49. Grape Nuts 50. Shredded Wheat Fun fact: -Kellogg's Corn Flakes were eaten by astronauts aboard Apollo 11 when they made the first landing on the Moon. ...
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Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
1 Oct 22
I am not a big fan of cereals, but I do eat oatmeal once in a while.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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1 Oct 22
Oatmeal is a good breakfast which I enjoy too. Very filling!
Anna
@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
30 Sep 22
Sorry, but I have not a favorite brand, we do not eat cereals at home.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
1 Oct 22
@dgobucks226 My favorite breakfast is toasted bread with jam, Greek yogurt and natural fruits. Cereals are not very popular this side of the world.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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30 Sep 22
And what is your favorite breakfast to prepare? Mine is French Toast. Not healthy but really good. I noticed many of the most popular cereal choices contained lots of sugar. Not a surprise I guess
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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1 Oct 22
@LadyDuck Very healthy Anna and filling too
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Greg
@xander6464 (44420)
• Wapello, Iowa
30 Sep 22
On the not-so-nutrious (According to the Dishonest Fake Media) side, my favorites are Apple Jacks, Lucky Charms and Cap'n Crunch.
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Greg
@xander6464 (44420)
• Wapello, Iowa
1 Oct 22
@dgobucks226 I agree with about half of those picks.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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30 Sep 22
I've never tried Apple Jacks. Good one! Lucky Charms is a very popular one coming in at #4. Capt. Crunch was #17. I thought it would have been higher. Loved the Captain cereal as a kid. So sweeeet! FYI- Here are some of the ones on the list Top Ten: 1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cocoa Pebbles 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Lucky Charms 5. Count Chocula 6. Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 7. Golden Grahams 8. Fruity Pebbles 9.Peanut Butter Puffins 10.Cocoa Puffs Others: 11. Raisin Brain 13. Fruit Loops 14. Cocoa Krispies 15. Frosted Mini-Wheats 16. Honey Nut Cheerios 17. Cap’n Crunch 21. Rice Krispies 24. Trix 27. Cheerios 28. Life 35. Rice Chex 38. Corn Flakes 44. Special K 46. Wheaties 49. Grape Nuts 50. Shredded Wheat Fun fact: -Kellogg's Corn Flakes were eaten by astronauts aboard Apollo 11 when they made the first landing on the Moon. ...
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
30 Sep 22
I'm not a cereal person anymore; but if I was, I would choose those with less sugar -- Cheerios and Corn Pops.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
1 Oct 22
@dgobucks226 Thanks for the listing. Chex would be another cereal that I would eat and maybe Corn Flakes.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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1 Oct 22
@LindaOHio Yes, I've had rice and corn Chex before switching to Cheerios.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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30 Sep 22
Cheerios, a favorite of mine was #27 on the survey. FYI- Here are some of the ones on the list Top Ten: 1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cocoa Pebbles 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Lucky Charms 5. Count Chocula 6. Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 7. Golden Grahams 8. Fruity Pebbles 9.Peanut Butter Puffins 10.Cocoa Puffs Others: 11. Raisin Brain 13. Fruit Loops 14. Cocoa Krispies 15. Frosted Mini-Wheats 16. Honey Nut Cheerios 17. Cap’n Crunch 21. Rice Krispies 24. Trix 27. Cheerios 28. Life 35. Rice Chex 38. Corn Flakes 44. Special K 46. Wheaties 49. Grape Nuts 50. Shredded Wheat Fun fact: -Kellogg's Corn Flakes were eaten by astronauts aboard Apollo 11 when they made the first landing on the Moon. ...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Sep 22
I have always enjoyed cereal over the years. I sill have it for breakfast sometimes. I like many. Raisin Bran, Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted Mini Wheats. Just to name a few.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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@dgobucks226 (35733)
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30 Sep 22
Well, you made the Top Twenty with all your selections. Check out the list below... Top Ten: 1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cocoa Pebbles 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Lucky Charms 5. Count Chocula 6. Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 7. Golden Grahams 8. Fruity Pebbles 9.Peanut Butter Puffins 10.Cocoa Puffs Others: 11. Raisin Brain 13. Fruit Loops 14. Cocoa Krispies 15. Frosted Mini-Wheats 16. Honey Nut Cheerios 17. Cap’n Crunch 21. Rice Krispies 24. Trix 27. Cheerios 28. Life 35. Rice Chex 38. Corn Flakes 44. Special K 46. Wheaties 49. Grape Nuts 50. Shredded Wheat Fun fact: -Kellogg's Corn Flakes were eaten by astronauts aboard Apollo 11 when they made the first landing on the Moon. ...
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Sep 22
@dgobucks226 That is so cool. Thanks for this list. I see many more favorites on here too. Enjoy your weekend.
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (38702)
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30 Sep 22
I don’t really care for cold cereal at all. I prefer oatmeal cooked on the stove, cream of wheat the same way, and once in awhile, old fashioned corn meal mush. So many of those have so much sugar, I have to be glad I don’t really care for them.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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30 Sep 22
No argument here. Most of them are very sweet as you will notice on the list I provided you. There are benefits to eating cereal, but I agree, sugar is not one of them. FYI- Here are some of the ones on the list Top Ten: 1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cocoa Pebbles 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Lucky Charms 5. Count Chocula 6. Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 7. Golden Grahams 8. Fruity Pebbles 9.Peanut Butter Puffins 10.Cocoa Puffs Others: 11. Raisin Brain 13. Fruit Loops 14. Cocoa Krispies 15. Frosted Mini-Wheats 16. Honey Nut Cheerios 17. Cap’n Crunch 21. Rice Krispies 24. Trix 27. Cheerios 28. Life 35. Rice Chex 38. Corn Flakes 44. Special K 46. Wheaties 49. Grape Nuts 50. Shredded Wheat Fun fact: -Kellogg's Corn Flakes were eaten by astronauts aboard Apollo 11 when they made the first landing on the Moon. ...
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (38702)
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30 Sep 22
@dgobucks226 If I eat oatmeal or hot cereal, it kind of sets me up for the day and keeps me from getting hungry when I shouldn't. Plus, I can control what I put on it. I hate the instant hot cereals though, I need the real thing.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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1 Oct 22
@MarieCoyle Good point about oatmeal filling you up. It definitely does! I like to put fruit in mine better than sugar.
Jessica Kenny
@sica98 (2441)
• Malaysia
1 Oct 22
My favorite brands are Kelloggs Froot Loops,Choco Chex also by Kelloggs and lastly Honey Almond cornflakes by Kellogs .All 3 Kelloggs.
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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1 Oct 22
Hmm, you've got the market on Kellogg cereals Fruit Loops made the top twenty coming in at #13 FYI- Here are some of the ones on the list Top Ten: 1. Cinnamon Toast Crunch 2. Cocoa Pebbles 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Lucky Charms 5. Count Chocula 6. Honey Bunches of Oats Honey Roasted 7. Golden Grahams 8. Fruity Pebbles 9.Peanut Butter Puffins 10.Cocoa Puffs Others: 11. Raisin Brain 13. Fruit Loops 14. Cocoa Krispies 15. Frosted Mini-Wheats 16. Honey Nut Cheerios 17. Cap’n Crunch 21. Rice Krispies 24. Trix 27. Cheerios 28. Life 35. Rice Chex 38. Corn Flakes 44. Special K 46. Wheaties 49. Grape Nuts 50. Shredded Wheat Fun fact: -Kellogg's Corn Flakes were eaten by astronauts aboard Apollo 11 when they made the first landing on the Moon. ...
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DB
@dgobucks226 (35733)
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4 Oct 22
@sica98 That's funny? Lucky Charms is a Kellogg's product.
Jessica Kenny
@sica98 (2441)
• Malaysia
2 Oct 22
@dgobucks226 Oh My!I have heard many of this famous brand but I haven't tried some of them.Our selection in cereal are pretty limited here.Some brand I've tried in the past aren't in the market even anymore.I always hear about the famous Count chocula and Lucky charm but they never have it here.Boo hoo
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