For the majority of my childhood, I ignored what ever warm breakfast my mother was making and went to the pantry to munch on whatever brand of cereal I could find. Being a child and not the financial provider for the house, I was at the mercy of my parents when it came to cereal options. If my parents chose a particularly wonderful sugary brand of cereal, then they could expect it to last only a matter of days, knowing I'd eat it for breakfast and every snack in between meals. If they chose a brand such as normal Rice Krispies, then they could expect that box to collect dust for weeks untouched.
Since moving out on my own, the cereal isle has been my most frequently visited location at the supermarket. Every trip to the story usually amounts in at least two if not three boxes of purchased cereal. Since being on my own, cereal has clearly been my most frequently eaten meal and snack.
Overall, I'd estimate that I've eaten over 5,000 bowls of cereal in my lifetime. I've tried each brand numerous times. Today, I'm going to unleash my 10 favorite. This has been a study 23 years in the making. If you disagree with my choices, then you are rejecting 23 years of study and research which could not me any more foolish.
Considerations for my rankings.
1) Taste. Obviously
2) Texture
3) Box. Both Size and decoration
4) Does it fill me up?
5) Healthy-ness. (Not the most vital quality but I'll give the nod when deserved)
here goes:
10) Strawberry frosted mini-wheats.
Pros: I love the fruity taste and its a hearty bowl that fill s me up.
cons: when milk is applied its either too soon and the cereal is too hard or its too early and the cereal is too soggy and falls apart.
9) Fruity Pepples
Pros: Unique fruits flavor that you can smell the second you open the box. Flinstones on the box making for mid-meal entertainment.
Cons: Its like eating air. Doesn't fill me up at all.
8) S'mores
Pros: S'mores are like the best flavor anything of all time.
Cons: Not enough marshmallows and the box is tiny. I finish it after three bowls.
7) Raisin Brain Crunch
Pros: Plump raisins add a delightful surprise in every bite. A perfect compliment to the bran flakes and crunch. Makes me feel Healthy
Cons: I discovered this cereal is best with Almond Milk so if I want to enjoy to fulfillment, then I have to drop some coin on new milk.
6) Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Pros: Stays crunchy throughout the duration of the sitting. Flavor is solid and is left behind in the milk, leaving for slurpy goodness at the end.
Cons: Probably worse than any other cereal, when your on your last bowl you get all the shaken off particles that form a dust pile on top of your cereal.
5) Honey Graham O's
Pros: Unique0crunchy flavor. Was eaten by my parents on their honeymoon so sentimental value.
Cons: Small box. Like way too small. Like what the Heck I need 2 boxes just for one breakfast.
4) Honey Nut Cheerios
Pros: Delicious, Nutritious, pleasant looking box that seems to last forever. I like the bee too
Cons: Sometimes a random piece is sharp and cuts my throat. Plus they are lazier than Alpha-Bits.
3) Cap'n Crunch Crunch Berries
Pros: It's knock off brand, colossal berries is crap in comparison. Those people at quacker are leaps and bounds above the competition.
Cons: Cuts roof of mouth, plus too many varieties. "Oops All Berries"!? WHAT OOPS!? fix that mistake
2) Kellog's Frosted Flakes
Pros: Makes me feel healthy, athletic and ready to take on the world. Very sugary which I enjoy.
Cons: They sponsor the Little League World Series which is the biggest joke in the world.
Honorable Mentions:
Cookie Crisp- I love Cookies
Resses Puffs: Best chocolate based cereal. Its candy for BREAKFAST
Apple Jacks: So much better than fruit loops which I feel is its biggest similarity.
Dishonorable mentions:
Total- go screw yourself I'm happy with my body
Smart Start- I'd rather eat my dogs breakfast
Blueberry Muffin Tops- You have seriously failed in trying to convert this delicious muffin into cereal.
1) LUCKY CHARMS
This is the best tasting cereal of all time. Best advertising. Lucky is my boy. And he's right, I am after his lucky charms. The marshmallows and grain cereal are wonderfully balanced and the gran cereal absorbs the milk for a terrific consistency. Plus, they just released a commercial where Biz Markie sings about Lucky Charms. GAME OVER
This is the best blog I have ever read, hands down.
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