Thursday, February 28, 2013

Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends Review

I do not eat cereal very often as I cannot drink milk, but one of my favorite cereals to eat is Honey Bunches of Oats. I have tried several different kinds in the past and recently had the opportunity to try out their new Tropical Blends variety.

This new variety has a blend of mango-flavored flakes, coconut-flavored granola clusters and coconut shavings. A healthy breakfast option, Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends has the following per serving:
  • 10g Whole Grain
  • 120 Calories
  • 6g of Sugar (Honey Nut Cheerios Has 9g!)
  • 9 Essential Vitamins and Minerals with 60% DV of Iron
  • 4 Wholesome Grains
  • Heart Healthy (0g Trans Fat, 0.5g Saturated Fat and 0mg Cholesterol)
In addition, Honey Bunches of Oats Tropical Blends is WIC eligible!

With this being said, I will give my take on this exotic new cereal. Personally, I have to be honest and say I didn't really like it. I think you have to either really like tropical fruits or be in the mood for it. I do enjoy mango (fresh) and coconut from time to time, but I cannot always handle the dried versions. I had my husband try this cereal as well (with milk) and he felt the same way. Some day when I am in the mood for something tropical and fruity, this will be a great cereal to grab, but in an every day scenario, this would not be my first choice. In no way does my lack of a taste for the Tropical Blends change my view of Honey Bunches of Oats. They have so many amazing products and highly encourage giving it a try if you like mango and coconut. Truly though, the flavors do combine very well and it brings you to a tropical paradise while you eat it. The texture too is great as it is delightfully crunchy--the most important thing you could ask for in cereal texture. The cereal also has a delightful sweetness to it which makes you feel like you are eating an unhealthy cereal when you are actually being healthy! I think I would have personally enjoyed this more without the shredded coconut and maybe with banana or something in it to calm down the taste of the mango. Either way, I do recommend you give this a shot and here is your chance! Enter to win a FREE box below!
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Disclaimer: I am a Purex Insider and received a free product for my review! These views are my own and were not at all influenced by the party who gave me this opportunity.

11 comments:

  1. coconut flavor! :D

    name: avhie hiave
    email address: avhiedelrosario@yahoo.com

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  2. I would use it for the peach raspberry flavor

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  3. I would like to try the Mango and Coconut, thanks!

    kimberlybreid at hotmail dot com

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  4. Maybe the greek honey crunch! Thanks!

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  6. Tropical Blends - mango coconut ... delicious

    Rajani Patil

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  7. strawberry
    stacy R

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  8. I'm not sure I like them all!!

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