Out Of 18 Cheerios Cereal Flavors, This Is Our Favorite
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If you've browsed the cereal aisle any time in the last several decades, you've probably noticed that there are a truly overwhelming number of Cheerios flavors to choose from. Not only does Cheerios have the expected limited-time flavors, like seasoning-rich pumpkin spice blend, but it also features more unusual offerings like varieties with fruits and vegetables (yes, vegetables) baked into the cereal.
To help you choose from this daunting list, we ranked 18 Cheerios cereal flavors from best to worst. For our reviewer, there was a clear winner: Cheerios Oat Crunch Almond. She was a particular fan of the cereal's strong almond flavor and inclusion of sliced almonds and found the texture to be perfectly crunchy. "With the oat crunch element, the texture is spot on, and there's nothing I would change about the cereal," she said, declaring that "I officially have a new favorite cereal" and writing that she now makes it a point to buy multiple boxes at a time. Our reviewer was also delighted that this Cheerios flavor reminded her of a family recipe for Scandinavian almond bars. She associated the flavor with Christmas celebrations, but if you're an almond lover, Cheerios Oat Crunch Almond is delicious any time of year.
What other reviewers are saying
Most cereal lovers around the internet agreed with our review and praised Cheerios Almond Oat Crunch for both its flavor and texture. Amazon reviewers described the cereal as "the right amount of sweetness and nutty," and, like our own reviewer, even declared it to be their new favorite cereal. One thing to keep in mind is that Cheerios Oat Crunch Almond uses almond extract to achieve its nutty taste. If you typically don't like almond-flavored desserts (like almond croissants or cake-decorating favorite marzipan), this cereal might not be for you.
If you love the texture of Cheerios Oat Crunch almond but not the taste, there's good news: there are multiple varieties of Cheerios Oat Crunch. Crunch lovers should try Cheerios Oat Crunch Oats 'N Honey, Cheerios Oat Crunch Cinnamon, and Cheerios Oat Crunch Chocolate. Our reviewer greatly enjoyed the entire Oat Crunch line, describing the crunchy texture of all these cereals as especially pleasing. Reviewers around the web generally agreed, with one Redditor describing Cheerios Oat Crunch Chocolate as a "banger" and saying that "the bits of crispy oat really balance it out and make it substantial and satisfying." Many commenters on the thread agreed, although it should be noted that chocolate cereal can be a polarizing topic.
As for other Cheerios varieties, our reviewer noted that she is not generally a fan of fruity cereals, and as such didn't like the fruit-flavored Cheerios options. However, lovers of Froot Loops and similar cereals might enjoy the various fruit-based Cheerios offerings, which include Strawberry Banana Cheerios and Strawberry Cheerios Protein.