Cocoa Krispies Choconilla

From Kellogg's

Reviewed by Mr Breakfast on 5/23/2007

Curse you Kellogg's! When I saw the box for this new cereal, I got very hungry. Chocolate and vanilla were intermingling - flowing smoothly in a creamy dance. Even the characters Snap, Crackle and Pop seemed happier than usual. They looked very proud holding out pieces of the "Chocolatey & Vanilla Sweetened Rice Cereal". Yes, this was a box filled with promise.

The taste? Eh.

"Eh" is the sound I make when I'm not too interested in something. Unconsciously, I usually accompany the sound with sort of whaddya-talkin'-about open-arm palms-up hands gesture. "Wanna play Scrabble?" Eh... what else you got?

Unfortunately, this cereal is nothing to get excited about. The "Chocolatey" pieces don't taste particularly like chocolate and the vanilla pieces don't scream vanilla. The two near-flavors combine to create a generic sweetness. It's sort of like when you're at your grandma's and she gives you a piece of hard candy. You know it's supposed to be some kind of fruit flavor, but you can't narrow down which fruit it is, and you're not interested enough to ask. In that respect, this cereal will please some people. If you're after a sweet cereal for a non-Mr-Breakfast-recommended sugar fix, go ahead and see what you think.

If you love chocolate and/or vanilla, look somewhere else for satisfaction. Original Cocoa Krispies is one option I'd recommend.

Not all the news here is bad. Our pals at the Rice Krispies divisions of Kellogg's deserve some kudos for trying. Recently, they've also given us Organic Rice Krispies, Berry Krispies, and Rice Krispies With Real Strawberries. New cereals are fun even if they're not all great. It's a kick to walk down your cereal isle and see new options. They have a winner in Rice Krispies With Real Strawberries. I like to imagine in some cartoon kitchen, Snap Crackle and Pop are hard at work on other flavors. What will they come up with next? I'm anxious to know.

But, do I want another bowl of Choconilla? Eh... what else you got?

The price we paid: $3.99

(3 out of 7 Golden Eggs)

Comments About This Product Review
What do you think of Cocoa Krispies Choconilla?

By Harry

Product Rating (out of 5):

I've never had a chance to eat this cereal. I want it to be reintroduced!

Comment submitted: 8/8/2020 (#5876)

By soap

Product Rating (out of 5):

This was the best cereal ever! I'm so EMO about it being gone.

Comment submitted: 8/3/2020 (#5875)

By Dawn Again

Product Rating (out of 5):

I'm trying to find were I can get some. They don't sell them in the Washington store at least all the stores I've been in.

Comment submitted: 1/29/2017 (#5462)

By Dawn

Product Rating (out of 5):

Bring this cerial back pleaseee!!! :( I love it!!

Comment submitted: 1/3/2015 (#5170)

By Natashia

Product Rating (out of 5):

Hello Kellogg's. I have been searching for this cereal for years. This is the best cereal I ever had. Aside of honey nut clusters (what happened to that!!!) Please please email me. I want to buy these cereals but can not find where or how. shayrosado(at)yahoo.com

Comment submitted: 7/23/2014 (#5078)

By KTA

Product Rating (out of 5):

This was such a great cereal - PLEASE bring it back!

Comment submitted: 2/7/2012 (#3009)

By Cleveland

Product Rating (out of 5):

Hello I'm not a big cereal person , but when I saw this cereal brand, I wanted to try it. I did and never have I ate anything so amazingly tasteful. But sadly I can't find it now. PLEASE BRING IT BACK.

Comment submitted: 11/13/2011 (#2939)

By choconillaYUM

Product Rating (out of 5):

I loved this cereal PLEASE bring it back!!

Comment submitted: 1/26/2011 (#2687)

By doneness

Product Rating (out of 5):

I wish this product had not been discontinued. This cereal was amazing regardless of whatever anyone has to say!

Comment submitted: 1/20/2011 (#2681)

By danko

Product Rating (out of 5):

These make dang good rice krispy treats.

Comment submitted: 7/1/2010 (#2399)

By Alexandria

Product Rating (out of 5):

I LOVED THIS CEREAL!! even though you can't really taste to much chocolate or vanilla, it was highly addicting to me... my favorite cereal ever... and now they don't sell it :(

Comment submitted: 5/4/2010 (#2309)

By Kevin

Product Rating (out of 5):

It's been discontinued and I am highly bummed. This was by far my favorite cereal ever. It was also a great stoner cereal if you decide to partake in that on occasion.

Comment submitted: 3/9/2010 (#2212)

By Ro

Product Rating (out of 5):

I have not eaten the cereal, but the choconilla krispy treats... OMG TO DIE FOR!! I cannot stop eating them, and they only take 10 mins to make, so I'm making them regularly! Try it, I promise, it's the BOMB!! lol

Comment submitted: 1/13/2010 (#2085)

By yummie!

Product Rating (out of 5):

Best cereal ever right here!!!

Comment submitted: 7/24/2009 (#1851)

By hooked

Product Rating (out of 5):

Not so much chocolate and not so much vanilla, but I'm hooked on it!!!

Comment submitted: 3/16/2009 (#1535)

By NIGathan

I love this cereal, the taste is great. Only complaint is i cant stop buying it twice a month.

Comment submitted: 3/9/2008 (#918)

By Mr Breakfast (Team Breakfast Member)

Hi Coco,

Thanks! I fixed that up. I always appreciate when you breakfast lovers find anything that makes the site better.

Your the best!

(Just kidding about the "your" / serious about "You're the best")

Your pal,
Mr Breakfast

Comment submitted: 8/20/2007 (#627)

By Coco

"You know it's supposed to be some kind of fruit flavor, but you can't narrow down which fruit it is, and your not interested enough to ask." You used the improper form of your. It's You're, not your. Ah! Sorry, it's a pet peeve of mine.

Comment submitted: 8/20/2007 (#625)