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New Product Review
Banana Nut Cheerios
From General Mills
Reviewed by Mr Breakfast on 1/9/2009
If you like homemade banana bread, you're going to like this cereal... at least at first. The banana flavor is authentic and it dominates every bite. This isn't just Cheerios infused with banana flavor... it's a new banana cereal shaped like Cheerios.
As a visiting friend said when I offered her some Banana Nut Cheerios, "I'm not a fan of banana flavoring, but I like this."
This new variety of Cheerios doesn't taste at all like original Cheerios. The toasted oat simplicity of the original is gone. The first ingredient on the list is whole grain corn and, if you focus on the flavors beyond the overwhelming banana, you'll notice that the base of this cereal tastes more like Kix (once known as Corn Kix) or corn flakes than it tastes like Cheerios. But that's fine... it works.
As to the "Nut" in Banana Nut Cheerios... there's isn't really a distinct nut flavor in the cereal. What they refer to as "Nut" is more of a toasty flavor. If you've every made a recipe that asked you to toast barley or another grain until it smells mildly nutty... that's the "Nut" here... more of a feeling than a flavor. And that's fine... because it works.
The only negative thing I have to say about this cereal relates to a personal preference, but I think it's a personal preference many of us share. Banana flavor is great in mild doses, but it's one of those flavors that gets tiresome fairly quickly. So far I've had two bowls of Banana Nut Cheerios - and I've enjoyed them both very much. But I can already sense that by the end of the box I'm going to be burnt out on banana breakfast cereal.
I'm going to recommend that you try this one. If you absolutely love bananas (perhaps you are bananas for bananas), you'll probably buy another box. If you're like me and dig banana flavor but don't regularly crave it, I think you'll enjoy a box of Banana Nut Cheerios as a one-time treat.
The price we paid: $3.89
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| Breakfast Lover Comments for Banana Nut Cheerios |
By Amelia!
| Product Rating (out of 5): |  |
Cheerios needs to cut out most of their flavored versions of the real thing; why not give us some true nutrition so we can make mornings something we anticipate? How many versions do we need when one outstanding one with some substance/nutrition in a bite...would be a winner for everybody? I would wish that they would avoid all inferior sugar substitutions and flavors. Why not give us some value?
Comment submitted: 11/11/2009 (#1995)
By blehNutCheerios
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
The first bite or two seemed pretty good. After that, there was something "odd" about the flavor that reminded me of one of the fake sweeteners and it seemed to leave a film (and odd taste) in my mouth, after I was finished eating it.. I will NOT be buying another box of this stuff..... and I'm trying to figure out what to do with the rest of the box I bought.. bleh!
Comment submitted: 11/7/2009 (#1991)
By blue504
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
It is the BOMB! I am not a Cheerio fan but this is great. I want to try it with whole grain cereal and nuts ( pecan or walnuts). It curved my sweet tooth. Maybe I will loose weight.
Comment submitted: 10/16/2009 (#1965)
 By jacob_rhys (Team Breakfast Member)
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
My gf bought it. It looks nothing like normal cheerios and it got soggy quite fast. The flavor was off- not nutty at all for something nut in the title. There was a strong banana taste. If you really love bananas you might like this. But for someone looking for a banana nut bread flavor look elsewhere.
Comment submitted: 9/12/2009 (#1909)
By B.B. Buzzer
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
I think it tastes great!
Comment submitted: 9/8/2009 (#1905)
By T G
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Hate to spoil the party but I thought it was too sticky and got really large when it got soggy. After eating 2 days in a row I got digestive problems due to the sticky and getting larger.
Comment submitted: 8/21/2009 (#1880)
By B. Nanners
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
The best banana cereal out there, it's so good, it really tastes like real bananas.
Comment submitted: 8/7/2009 (#1865)
By Lu
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
I highly recommend these with chocolate soy milk and sliced bananas....
Comment submitted: 6/30/2009 (#1818)
By Mike K
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
You are right about the 'base' tasting like Kix. Beyond the banana, I knew I was tasting something else... that's it!!
Comment submitted: 6/28/2009 (#1812)
By Lil' Donut
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Hello I just tried banana Nut Chereos yesterday. I think they are fantastic!
Comment submitted: 6/25/2009 (#1807)
By BNC4Me
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
My new favorite cereal. It's yummy.
Comment submitted: 6/16/2009 (#1794)
By Max Power
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
My new favorite cereal. I think I'll try the suggestions above though, and 'cut' them with the multi grain or the regular. There should still be plenty of banana flavor, and it will make the banana nut last longer (they are more expensive than the others).
For the record, though, I'm fine with the flavor of the banana nut as is.
Comment submitted: 6/5/2009 (#1780)
By Liza B.
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Extremely good. It wins my vote!
Comment submitted: 5/13/2009 (#1656)
By True Test
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Kids loved it.
Comment submitted: 5/12/2009 (#1653)
By Mrs. H.
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
We mixed 1 box of Banana Nut with a second box of regular or whole grain Cheerios and it's just right!
Comment submitted: 5/4/2009 (#1644)
By Yeppers
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
I love, love, LOVE this cereal!!!!
Comment submitted: 4/29/2009 (#1630)
By lm
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Bought 2 boxes so far and the whole family likes it alot which is rare. Awesome product!
Comment submitted: 4/21/2009 (#1605)
By Dee Dee
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
The milk taste so good after to bowl is empty of cheerios = D
Comment submitted: 4/17/2009 (#1599)
By LMR
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Best Cheerios yet! With almond milk and some fresh fruit, this cereal is awesome!
Comment submitted: 3/21/2009 (#1546)
By AshyKristen
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
I do agree with the fact that the banana flavoring, combined with skim milk that tastes sweet to me anyway, is kind of strong. However, I enjoyed my bowl of banana nut cheerios very much! =] I think I'll continue to buy it, but eat bowls of it in moderation. Maybe twice a week or so. Not for everyday, but great every now and again. The flavor was just like banana bread. Great taste.
Comment submitted: 3/18/2009 (#1542)
By freda (Team Breakfast Member)
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
I love this cereal, taste great with soy milk, I take it to work in a plastic container, with soy milk and it keeps me well balanced until after lunch.
Comment submitted: 3/12/2009 (#1524)
By casilyn04 (Team Breakfast Member)
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Yummy! I'm a new Cheerios fan and this one is fabulous. I don't think the banana flavor is too much... I will buy this cereal again and again.
Comment submitted: 3/11/2009 (#1522)
By Dan
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Taste great to me.
Comment submitted: 3/9/2009 (#1516)
By Debbye
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
I am HOOKED... Love this new cereal.
Comment submitted: 3/9/2009 (#1515)
By Money Lover
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Fabulous!
Comment submitted: 3/6/2009 (#1513)
By FRED
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
This is the BEST cereal!!!
Comment submitted: 3/1/2009 (#1499)
By vark
Where do you purchase this product of Banana Nut Cheerios as I have looked everywhere I know of.
Comment submitted: 3/1/2009 (#1498)
By Disagree
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Doesn't taste anything like bananas. I cannot believe people like it.
Comment submitted: 2/26/2009 (#1494)
By Mash3r
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
OMG this is the best cereal I have EVER TASTED!
Comment submitted: 2/24/2009 (#1487)
By vark
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Where on earth can a person find this product as I enjoyed it when I got it at Sams, but they no longer sell it anymore... Banana Nut Cheerios.
Comment submitted: 2/22/2009 (#1480)
By macdoyal (Team Breakfast Member)
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
OH my dear lord! This is one of my new favorite cereals. It's a good banana flavor and it's good for you. I can't get enough of this excellent cereal.
Comment submitted: 2/12/2009 (#1464)
By Urban Jipsie
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
I really enjoy this product as I add banana to my Cheerios, anyway. My suggestion to those who think the banana flavoring is too much, just get a box of plain Cheerios and mix it in a container with some of the Banana Nut Cheerios that way you have more of a flavor balance.
Kudos!
xoxox
Comment submitted: 2/11/2009 (#1462)
By Cheers
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Love It!!
Comment submitted: 2/9/2009 (#1455)
By R. Buckle
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
We are addicted! Great job!
Comment submitted: 2/7/2009 (#1446)
By Mel
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
I am addicted to it as I love banana flavor. I'm happy they made this without the dehydrated fruit you find in all those other cereals which I hate.
Comment submitted: 1/31/2009 (#1431)
By TeaBag
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
It's bananas!
Comment submitted: 1/30/2009 (#1427)
By mrbreakfast_lvr (Team Breakfast Member)
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
This is my new favorite cereal. I've always loved Honey Nut Cheerios - and this is like you took real bananas and some how infused it into the already perfect taste! Love them!!
Comment submitted: 1/24/2009 (#1407)
By palmjockey (Team Breakfast Member)
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
From the very first taste of this new Cheerios flavor I was hooked. I will not easily go back to regular Cheerios. My wife loves it just as much as I do and we have a boarder that stays with us and she loves them too. The only problem is we bought the first (2) twin pack boxes at Sam's and they have not had them for a couple of months. I have gone to various other food markets and they either have not heard of this Cheerios or they don't carry it. Please, please put those Cheerios in every store. How can you get record sales if they are not available? I will be your spokesman. By the way I am 54 years old and I have always been a fan of Cheerios.
Ron in Palatine, IL
Comment submitted: 1/22/2009 (#1401)
By shoplady2006
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Comment submitted: 1/20/2009 (#1388)
By S. Mailer
| Product Rating (out of 5): | |
Yum. Good flavor.
Comment submitted: 1/18/2009 (#1386)
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