It has been quite some time since I have posted an update to the cereal experiment. When starting this experiment, I was skeptical that I would find many cereal candidates. Turns out, if you look hard enough there are (what seems like) endless options of healthy cereals. Now, I enter a great debate: continue on with this experiment until I have exhausted my options? Or call it quits a bit early and move on to a new, fresh food-related experiment? Or both (i.e., continue this experiment while starting another). If you have an opinion on the matter please express it. In the meantime I should tell you about Nature's Path Optimum Blueberry Cinnamon cereal.
Results. I recently reviewed Nature's Path Organic Optimum Slim cereal and therefore new I was in for a treat when I came across this sister product. Not only does Optimum Blueberry Cinnamon boast that it is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids, but it reaches this goal with two of my favorite components: blueberries and cinnamon. The cereal is reminiscent of an one of my old favorites, Cinnamon Toast Crunch. And...if that statement gets your heart pumping like it does mine than this box of cereal is for you.
Optimum Blueberry Cinnamon is texturally noteworthy. It combines crunchy flakes, puffs, twigs, and blueberries for exciting bite after exciting bite. It stays crunchy and turns your milk into a cinnamon-y wonderland. All this for a solid 200 calories per cup.
Nature's Path Optimum Blueberry Cinnamon is a powerhouse of nutrition. Of note, its protein level is amongst the highest so far (9 grams). This, along with its commendable stats for fiber, fat, and percent of calories from sugar allow this cereal to take 3rd place, just after its slightly more fiber-filled sister product Optimum Slim.
All in all I am a fan of Nature's Path Optimum Blueberry Cinnamon cereal. Next time I get a hankering for Cinnamon Toast Crunch you better believe I'll be reaching for this healthy box, instead.
I love your cereal experiments! :)
ReplyDeleteThis cereal looks awesome and I love that its a health alternative to Cinnamon Toast Crunch!
Thanks, Shannon. I'm glad to know you guys like these experiments!! I'll keep it up! ;)
DeleteCinnamon and cereal milk is the best. I sprinkle cinnamon in my regular cereal to get it. I just wish someone would make a breakfast cereal that was closer to 5-10% sugar.
ReplyDeleteLoving all the cereal experiments. ;D I've never had Nature's Path, but they are available around here, and blueberry with cinnamon sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteI do love Cinnamon toast crunch, so yum! Not a big cereal for breakfast fan, but I LOVE snacking on it out of the box.
ReplyDeleteI love Cinnamon Toast Crunch, so I should definitely try this cereal for a healthy alternative!!
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously in love with your spreadsheets and tables and how everything on your blog is still YOU. It's so awesome! Btw, I love this cereal :).
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DeleteI love your cereal experiments! Please, keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteI was stuck in the world of oatmeal for the longest time, but recently I've converted to cereal (partially thanks to your blog!) and I'm loving it! There are so many delicious varieties- I can't see myself ever getting bored. I actually have a box of Nature's Path Optimum Slim that I've been enjoying, but I definitely need to try this flavor! Cinnamon cereals are my favorite. (:
Why thank you, Emily! I think after the response from this post I will definitely keep them coming. I do enjoy them, after all. And...I'm glad that you are enjoying cereal more and more. It is a great thing.
DeleteYou havent even touched the tip of the iceburg yet! More cereal reviews please!! Have you tried puffins?? Love multigrain and original- short ingredient list, generous serving lowlow sugar and high fiber. Just add to yogurt or use kefier instead of milk for protein and its an amazing bfast or snack (haha or in my case both on the smae day!:)
ReplyDeleteOk ok I'll keep them comin'. :) No, I haven't tried puffins - I think I checked their stats out once at the store and I don't think they met my inclusion criteria for protein (needs to have at least 5 grams to be included). But, I've heard they are awesome!
DeleteI can't find the Blue Box Optimum anymore. Have they stopped producing it?
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I'm not sure actually. I think they have recently changed their packaging, but honestly I haven't looked for it in quite awhile...
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