Lucky Charms had me hooked as a kid, but nostalgia only goes so far when your adult palate wants more than sugar-coated marshmallows. These breakfast cereals don’t just look good in the bowl, they actually hold up past the first bite. They’ve got crunch, flavor, and just enough fun to make you forget you ever ate something shaped like a rainbow. Turns out, growing up doesn’t mean saying goodbye to cereal—it just means picking better ones. And trust me, these picks don’t play around.
Rice Krispie
Quick to prep and even quicker to vanish. These treats land at 2 points per piece unless you get wild with a chocolate drizzle, which bumps it up—but still totally worth it.
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Chocolate Cereal
No stove, no problem. These cereal bars are sticky, sweet, and easy enough to throw together without breaking a sweat.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cereal
Keto Cinnamon Crunch Cereal
Crunchy, sweet, and weirdly addictive considering it’s made from pork rinds. You get that churro-style flavor without messing up your carb count.
Get the Recipe: Keto Cinnamon Crunch Cereal
Maple Granola with Nuts and Cranberries
Real maple syrup, nuts, and fruit keep things interesting without a bunch of extra junk. Good pick when you want something homemade that doesn’t feel like a project.
Get the Recipe: Maple Granola with Nuts and Cranberries
Mini Pancake Cereal
Pancakes the size of cereal? Yes. You’ll probably eat twice as much because they’re tiny, but that’s part of the fun.
Get the Recipe: Mini Pancake Cereal
Barley Cereal
Warm and simple, with just enough sweetness from the pear. It’s one of those options that actually keeps you full without weighing you down.
Get the Recipe: Barley Cereal
Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
Great way to use up your discard if you’re deep in the sourdough game. Less sugar than store-bought, but still gives that cinnamon crunch you’re craving.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
Pancake Cereal
These mini pancakes cook fast and crisp up around the edges. Toss in fruit or syrup and you’re good to go—no flipping needed.
Get the Recipe: Pancake Cereal
