Theseunhealthy breakfast cerealsare high in sugar, low in fiber, and generally lacking in nutritional value.
That’s where Kashi comes in.
When thinking of healthier cereals, chances are Kashi is one of the first brands to come to mind.
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Here’s what I thought, starting with my least favorite and counting down to the overall best.
I dropped $6.80 on a cereal with too little flavor and a head-scratching texture.
The look:Light tan with off-white granola clusters.
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The puffed whole-grain pieces were plentiful, and, thankfully, the cluster size was consistent.
The taste:Not good.
My boyfriend’s immediate reaction after taking a spoonful was, “What is this?”
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as helike mecouldn’t pinpoint the flavor.
The texture was chewy and slightly sticky with a less-than-satisfying crunch.
I spent $5.49 on it and will most likely never pick it up again.
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The look:When I think of Kashi cereal, this is the one that immediately comes to mind.
It’s a melange of thin cereal sticks, mini whole-grain squares, and puffy pieces.
My boyfriend compares the look of this one to Chex Mix due to its assorted nature.
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The taste:This cereal looks healthy but doesn’t necessarily taste overly healthy, which was a plus.
It had a very light honey flavor and not much else.
If you want something more thrilling, you may want to skip this one.
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I paid $5.49 for this box and found this cereal to be quite nice.
The look:This cereal reminded me of Mini Wheats without the thick, bright white icing.
This one is a great breakfast food option but can double as an afternoon snack.
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The taste:Delicious.
This cereal has a bit of a delayed flavorat first.
It was warm and comforting and really did feel on-brand for the fall season.
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It’s best to add milk and eat ASAP or enjoy it dry.
Many times, when something is vanilla-flavored or scented, I find it to be too much.
However,this cerealdidn’t taste chemical at all and instead was lovely.
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I paid $5.49 for it.
The look:Pretty standard light tan biscuit cereal pieces that weren’t too big or small.
The taste:It had a soothing vanilla flavor with enjoyable sweet undertones.
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It would have scored higher if it stood up to milk better.
However, it would have been nicer if there were more clusters.
The taste:This one had a flavor reminiscent of a blueberry muffin.
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It was delicately sweet with a natural blueberry taste.
Again, I wish there were more granola clusters or freeze-dried or dried blueberry bits in this one.
Adding either would bring more flavor, depth, and dimension.
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That said, I’d gladly eat this again.
This cereal cost me $5.79, and I look forward to rebuying it.
There were generous amounts of medium to large-sized slices of almonds.
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None of the pieces had a noticeable sugar coating or glaze, which other cereal sometimes have.
The taste:Pretty good.
Based on the box, I expected a very sugary cereal that would taste overly sweet.
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Instead, it was earthy and nutty, with a crunchy texture.
This one cost me $6.80 and was a nice change of pace, thanks to its fruity ingredients.
Deep red cranberries and rich purple blueberries added a pop of vibrant color to the bowl.
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The taste:Is it strange to call a cereal exquisite?
I liked this one, and my boyfriend did too.
He mentioned it tasted like a “really good granola bar.”
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The berries also added a level of tanginess that matched the clusters' oaty edge.
This is a great breakfast cereal you must try at least once.
I spent $5.49 forthis cereal, even though it tastes like it would be more expensive.
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The look:Small, rectangular wheat biscuits in a pale tan and white shade.
Each piece had a fun, gooey berry jam inside, which was a treat for the tastebuds.
The taste:Absolutely delicious.
I’ve never had a cereal like this beforeit was equal parts exciting and satisfying.
Good job, Kashi.
I got this cereal on sale for $3.50, but would have paid much more.
The taste:So freaking good.
It wasn’t overly sweet or had an unnatural flavor to it.
It’s different and delicious and kind of hard to stop eating.
The look:This cereal was adorableit had small puffy waffle-like cereal pieces boasting a light golden shade.
It had a soothing maple syrup flavor with a hint of cinnamon that conjured up images of waffle breakfasts.
The cereal was hefty, and the texture wasn’t too powdery, in the least.
I was also surprised it had such a powerful crunch.
It cost me $5.79 and was terrifically delicious.
The look:Dark brown granola clusters with puffed whole-grain pieces sprinkled throughout.
This cereal also had a large amount of powder in the bag.
I’m unsure if this was intentional or if some clusters got crushed.
The taste:Wow, scrumptious!
I also imagine it would taste great over vanilla ice cream.
Kashi Organic Honey Toasted
This onereminded me of Cheerios but had more going for it.
In addition to circular shapes, there are heart-shapred pieces as well.
It had minuscule, crunchy hearts and O’s in a light golden color with a slightly sugar-glazed look.
The taste:Impressive.
This cereal would also work well in a Ziploc bag, carried around as a midday snack.
It’s made with ripe tropical bananas and strawberries and has a good amount of fiber.
I paid $3.50 for this one since it was on sale and can’t stop thinking about it.
This cereal had small pale pink and pale banana yellow loops in a size slightly larger than a Cheerio.
The taste:Unexpectedly excellent.
This cereal really did taste like a smoothie or a strawberry-banana yogurt cup.
Kashi Organic Warm Cinnamon
There’s a reason this is calledOrganic Warm Cinnamon.
However, this version’s pieces were larger, thicker, and clunkier.
They were a very light tan in color with a dusting of cinnamon.
The taste:Very delicious!
This pick had a warm cinnamon flavor with a touch of sweetness.
There were also puffed rice pieces, which offered some contrast.
The taste:Wonderfully good.
It was the perfect balance between sweet and salty and had a hearty and filling texture.
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