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Before anyone gets upset or wonders what kinda drugs I'm on, just hear me out. There ain't shit to talk about in the off-season, anyway.

So I was at the local Walmart the other day, and I thought I'd throw it back and buy some cereal (no kids, and I prefer protein for breakfast on most days). Here I was, just jumping into the deep end, with no clue as to how deep it truly got. There's so many freaking cereals, dude. And it's not like there were only 5 cereals when I was in deep in the cereal game 15-20 years ago, but there's like 5 different types of Cap'n Crunch Crunchberries now for ****'s sake. I was absolutely overwhelmed.

I got overly-anxious and quickly settled on some Banana Creme Frosted Flakes because the shit sounded wild, and I was correct. It is delicious.
I'm very strictly cereal, then milk (it's gotta be enough to saturate the cereal, almost like a soup).
Other classics in my pantry would include Apple Jacks, French Toast Crunch, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

What's your classic, go-to favorite?
How are you serving it? Milk first or cereal, then milk?
Are any of you reckless and mixing cereals?
 
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CropDuster507 said:
Before anyone gets upset or wonders what kinda drugs I'm on, just hear me out. There ain't shit to talk about in the off-season, anyway.

So I was at the local Walmart the other day, and I thought I'd throw it back and buy some cereal (no kids, and I prefer protein for breakfast on most days). Here I was, just jumping into the deep end, with no clue as to how deep it truly got. There's so many freaking cereals, dude. And it's not like there were only 5 cereals when I was in deep in the cereal game 15-20 years ago, but there's like 5 different types of Cap'n Crunch Crunchberries now for ****'s sake. I was absolutely overwhelmed.

I got overly-anxious and quickly settled on some Banana Creme Frosted Flakes because the shit sounded wild, and I was correct. It is delicious.
I'm very strictly cereal, then milk (it's gotta be enough to saturate the cereal, almost like a soup).
Other classics in my pantry would include Apple Jacks, French Toast Crunch, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

What's your classic, go-to favorite?
How are you serving it? Milk first or cereal, then milk?
Are any of you reckless and mixing cereals?
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Overly-anxious? I would avoid theMat and that other fan base's forums ;):) for at least a week till you figure out this cereal thing. Even that love-hate relationship you have with the Guillotine might put you over the edge.

Seriously, all the Chex cereals, or Cinnamon Life for me, as far as cereal, all with milk, no mixing. Oatmeal is preferable for a healthier fare.
 
CropDuster507 said:
Before anyone gets upset or wonders what kinda drugs I'm on, just hear me out. There ain't shit to talk about in the off-season, anyway.

So I was at the local Walmart the other day, and I thought I'd throw it back and buy some cereal (no kids, and I prefer protein for breakfast on most days). Here I was, just jumping into the deep end, with no clue as to how deep it truly got. There's so many freaking cereals, dude. And it's not like there were only 5 cereals when I was in deep in the cereal game 15-20 years ago, but there's like 5 different types of Cap'n Crunch Crunchberries now for ****'s sake. I was absolutely overwhelmed.

I got overly-anxious and quickly settled on some Banana Creme Frosted Flakes because the shit sounded wild, and I was correct. It is delicious.
I'm very strictly cereal, then milk (it's gotta be enough to saturate the cereal, almost like a soup).
Other classics in my pantry would include Apple Jacks, French Toast Crunch, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.

What's your classic, go-to favorite?
How are you serving it? Milk first or cereal, then milk?
Are any of you reckless and mixing cereals?
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Since high school I’ve kept it to simple cereals like Cheerios, but, I add a dash of whiskey. Puts a little turbo boost into the early morning. Believe it or not, a little nip in the early AM was fairly common prior to 1900. A number of US Presidents engaged in the “ practice”. and now ..... back to your regularly scheduled broadcasting.
 
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I like this thread :) Over anxious? You might be the Lemon Pie of cereal!!

My go to right now, on a Saturday morning as I'm upping my mileage on bikes rides (in the 45 mile range right now), is:

- Honey Nut Cherrios, topped with Grape Nuts (nothing to do with Grapes or Nuts but crunchy AF). Then a drizzling of real honey over top. Then of course milk.
- Cinnamon Chex
- Corn Chex

Haven't been to the dark side in a while (kid's stuff), but:
You struck a cord with Apple Jacks.
Cocoa Pebbles (love the chocolate milk at the end)
Cookie Crisp
Cold Pizza (not the cereal, although it probably exists, the real stuff)
 
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Kinda personal here, but always wanted to ask this to a GROUP... does Sugar Smacks make anyone else’s urine stink?


Fruit loops over french vanilla ice cream is dabomb
 
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STAND with PRIDE said:
Kinda personal here, but always wanted to ask this to a GROUP... does Sugar Smacks make anyone else’s urine stink?


Fruit loops over french vanilla ice cream is dabomb
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Yes to the Sugar Smacks question. Don't eat much cereal any more, but pretty much all of the above, when I did.

However, how about a peanut butter, banana and honey wrap? And, if the honey isn't dripping out, sticking all over your hands, you're not doing it right.
 
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Mornings
Honey Bunches of Oats
Frosted Shredded Wheat

As Treats
Captain Crunch Cereal Original ( but it does a number on the roof of your mouth like a belt sander would.)

Coco Puffs - like a candy bar with less guilt.

Tomorrow I'm going to try to finish a 17 mile challenge hike on some nasty hills and I have a leg injury from training. One would think a 60 year old, 290 lber would have more sense but hope my Shedded Wheat starts me off right.

As a Western PA guy, you easterners could help find out as to this thread, what cereal does Ryan Anderson eat. Does he add milk, or Mt Dew? I'm looking forward to following him at Iowa State.

Rant - The cereal Alpha-Bits is harder to find than Big Foot.

CropDuster thanks for the summer post on finally a subject I'm an expert on.
 
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Now here is a thread I can sink my teeth into.
My wife is an 'eat healthily' nut and is ready to criticize anything I eat. If I buy French Fries, you'd think I was a murderer.
I've looked at every cereal available. The cereals suggested above almost all have too much sugar! Walk through the organic section of the Giant and check out all of those healthy cereals. They all have healthy sounding names, but that's just propaganda. Read the label, people. Sugar is everywhere. 6 grams of sugar per serving is normal.

For a while I was eating this 'sprouted' crap, till I realized how much sugar was in it.
I've come to the conclusion that the only cereals worth eating are Cherrios and Wheaties.

But when you go down the cereal aisle, enhanced Cheerios are rampant: Blueberry Cheerios; Honey Nut Cheerios, Peanut Butter Cheerios; Beet Cheerios ---- any flavor they can think of adding to a basically flavorless cereal is available. And every one of them has too much sugar. Avoid enhanced Cheerios.

Back to basics: I've been eating standard, everyday, boring Cheerios and Wheaties since I was a kid. And in my dotage I realize they still remain the best choices. I put blueberries or stawberries on mine.

The sugar in one serving of Cheerios? 1 gram. So there.

Just a note: I saw the other day that every color of Fruit Loops tastes the same. Sorry to burst your bubble.
 
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Captain Crunch Cereal Original ( but it does a number on the roof of your mouth like a belt sander would.)
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Cap Crunch does that to me also and I never understood why. My kid has a split diet between the perceived healthier cereals and the pure sugar junk stuff. A few months ago I decided to have a bowl of his Captain Crunch because we were out of eggs and oatmeal at the house. I had forgotten about about the sandpaper effect on the roof of the mouth... and sure enough, I remembered why I dont eat that shit! About once a year I'll have my wife pick up a box of Raisin Bran, Shredded Wheat, or any of the Cheerios flavors. Those are the ones I still enjoy.
 
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I grew up in the 70's/80's. My choices at home were Shredded Wheat, Cheerios, Wheaties and Puffed Rice/Wheat. My Mom was anti-sugar cereal so we ended up dumping a pound of sugar on the cereal. Go figure. When I got to college I ate Cap'n Crunch and Frosted Flakes.
 
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Cracklin' Oat Bran. Milk, lots of it. And no, I do not care how much sugar is in cereal because if I cared about my sugar intake I sure as shootin' would not be eating cereal.
 
Only a neat freak strictly pours milk in a bowl before the cereal to avoid splashing.

I poured cereal before and after Whole D milk, as a young man. Cereal then milk, then reuse the sugary milk with more cereal multiple times. Always drink the sugary milk. Pouring it in the sink is horse$#!t.

When doing it with Capt'n Crunch, you gotta let it soak a good while each cereal pour, or that $#!t will tear the roof of your mouth up, real bad.

Now I'm older and trying to live longer with an abused palate, so it's oatmeal with chia seeds and Greek plain yogurt, half a grapefruit, and a hardboiled egg.

Oh, and before I'm too senile to remember, Quisp ruled (Quake was for losers).
 
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Cocoa Pebbles, not Cocoa Crispies. Cocoa Pebbles have way more chocolate flavor. Lately I’ve been adding blueberries. It tastes great and somehow makes it seem healthier.:rolleyes:

As for the milk, it’s cereal in the bowl first followed by a good soaking of milk.

I also find cereal to be a versatile food that’s great for breakfast, lunch or an evening snack!
 
My wife still buys me a box of both BooBerries and Frankenberries every damn Halloween.I eat one bowl out of each, then the rest goes stale. Somehow these were much better as a kid.

Lucky Charms still my fave.

Special K with berries if Im on a health kick.
 
oldcougar65 said:
Now here is a thread I can sink my teeth into.
My wife is an 'eat healthily' nut and is ready to criticize anything I eat. If I buy French Fries, you'd think I was a murderer.
I've looked at every cereal available. The cereals suggested above almost all have too much sugar! Walk through the organic section of the Giant and check out all of those healthy cereals. They all have healthy sounding names, but that's just propaganda. Read the label, people. Sugar is everywhere. 6 grams of sugar per serving is normal.

For a while I was eating this 'sprouted' crap, till I realized how much sugar was in it.
I've come to the conclusion that the only cereals worth eating are Cherrios and Wheaties.

But when you go down the cereal aisle, enhanced Cheerios are rampant: Blueberry Cheerios; Honey Nut Cheerios, Peanut Butter Cheerios; Beet Cheerios ---- any flavor they can think of adding to a basically flavorless cereal is available. And every one of them has too much sugar. Avoid enhanced Cheerios.

Back to basics: I've been eating standard, everyday, boring Cheerios and Wheaties since I was a kid. And in my dotage I realize they still remain the best choices. I put blueberries or stawberries on mine.

The sugar in one serving of Cheerios? 1 gram. So there.

Just a note: I saw the other day that every color of Fruit Loops tastes the same. Sorry to burst your bubble.
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Bullshit
 
98lberEating2Lunches said:
Only a neat freak strictly pours milk in a bowl before the cereal to avoid splashing.

I poured cereal after and before Whole D milk, as a young man. Cereal then milk, then reuse the sugary milk with more cereal multiple times. Always drink the sugary milk. Pouring it in the sink is horse$#!t.

When doing it with Capt'n Cruch, you gotta let it soak a good while each cereal pour, or that $#!t will tear the roof of your mouth up, real bad.

Now I'm older and trying to live longer with an abused palate, so its oatmeal with chia seeds and Greek plain yogurt, half a grapefruit, and a hardboiled egg.

Oh, and before I'm too senile to remember, Quisp ruled (Quake was for losers).
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That's right. Never waste milk!

Improper pouring technique:
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CEREAL PODIUM

1. Froot Loops : So versatile, the fruit-colored milk finish is only rivaled by Fruity Pebbles. Earns tiebreaker over Cap'n Crunch because they can be eaten dry.

2. Cap'n Crunch : The king of all beige foods. Lost to Froot Loops in overtime, but a deserving champion.

3. Fruity Pebbles : Can often beat Froot Loops h2h, but sometimes lags late in third when they practically disintegrate.

4. Golden Grahams : Stealthily sweet, you could let these melt on your tongue. Were they supposed to be good for you? My mom was tricked into thinking so, so these rank high.

5. Apple Jacks : Basically monochromatic Froot Loops with bits that were thankfully more fake cinnamon than fake apple. Doesn't get the same publicity as the bigger names, but AA quality every time out.

6. Honeycomb : Not much to look at on first sight but a surprisingly strong overachiever in the James English mold.

7. Sugar Smacks : Might have finished higher if they weren't later rebranded as Honey Smacks. Underrated milk finish.

8. Frosted Flakes : First period champ, gasses midway through second when they got soggy


DNP but were ranked during dual season:
  • Lucky Charms
  • Trix
  • Cocoa Puffs
  • Cocoa Krispies
  • Count Chocula
  • Cheerios

NQs:
  • Kix
  • Cookie Crisp
  • Boo Berries
  • Franken Berry
  • Fruit Brute
 
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Let me just address the many thoughtful inputs on this thread.

1. I will put alcohol in damn near anything, but had never heard of whiskey in cereal. I'm excited to give that a go.
2. Most of ya'll old as hell and domesticated, eating bland-ass cereals. I don't care if I'm geriatric and married to a supermodel, I better have a box of sugary goodness in my pantry, not no Oat Bran Prune Fiber Plus bullshit.
3. Post-Cereal Milk (see what I did there?) is delicioso. If you pour it out, you're dead to me.
4. What kind of cereal do you suppose Hula Hoop Girl eats? That could be a deal-breaker, and I'm definitely in a position to be picky.
 
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Straight up cornflakes or cheerios with a little cream from the top of the milk can is the only cold cereal for me. Usually with bananas, strawberries, or raspberries on the top.

All time favorite cereal is whole wheat in the crockpot over night. Add cream and a little honey in the morning. If you ain't regular you will be within the hour!
 
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Straight up cornflakes or cheerios with a little cream from the top of the milk can is the only cold cereal for me. Usually with bananas, strawberries, or raspberries on the top.

All time favorite cereal is whole wheat in the crockpot over night. Add cream and a little honey in the morning. If you ain't regular you will be within the hour!
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What if you have a 75 minute commute to work??
 
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7. Sugar Smacks : Might have finished higher if they weren't later rebranded as Honey Smacks. Underrated milk finish.
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Getting old, Bear or Frog mascot? Wasn't Sugar Smacks upgraded to "Super Sugar Smacks" with the Bear? Can anyone tell the what changed to make it Super?

Nevermind, it was "Crisps" not "Smacks" and I'll be damned if i know the difference except for the mascots.

Just Post vs Kellogg's is all.
 
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What if you have a 75 minute commute to work??
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CrunchCup - The World's Greatest Portable Cereal Cup

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We don’t always have time for breakfast when we get up in the morning. Even cereal, the quickest of meals, can be a challenge when you’re trying to beat the clock. You might be one of the many people that skips breakfast entirely — those days are over. We couldn’t believe there wasn’t a viable option to eat your cereal on-the-go, so we made one, and it’s awesome. It's called **drumroll** The CrunchCup.

The Crunch Company (that's us), set out to create a portable cereal cup that does not mess around. We don't play that soggy cereal nonsense. Which is why it's a two cup system; one for the cereal and the other for the milk. The cereal and milk don't meet until they hit your mouth.
 
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98lberEating2Lunches said:
Getting old, Bear or Frog mascot? Wasn't Sugar Smacks upgraded to "Super Sugar Smacks" with the Bear? Can anyone tell the what changed to make it Super?

Nevermind, it was "Crisps" not "Smacks" and I'll be damned if i know the difference except for the mascots.
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Superman
SuperBowl
SuperDuperPooperScooper

Everything is better when you add a “SUPER “
 
Ski said:
CrunchCup - The World's Greatest Portable Cereal Cup

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We don’t always have time for breakfast when we get up in the morning. Even cereal, the quickest of meals, can be a challenge when you’re trying to beat the clock. You might be one of the many people that skips breakfast entirely — those days are over. We couldn’t believe there wasn’t a viable option to eat your cereal on-the-go, so we made one, and it’s awesome. It's called **drumroll** The CrunchCup.

The Crunch Company (that's us), set out to create a portable cereal cup that does not mess around. We don't play that soggy cereal nonsense. Which is why it's a two cup system; one for the cereal and the other for the milk. The cereal and milk don't meet until they hit your mouth.
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Can you make me one bacon Bloody Marry style? Best breakfast ever
 
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Brings back memories...
Always keep adding cereal until the milk is gone.
Now do cereal in a Campbell’s Soup cup that is fairly large.
Love Blueberry Morning but hard to find sometimes.
Also like shredded wheat in various forms (Chocolate, chocolate filled, etc.).

And those of us that are older remember the Kellogg’s variety packs that you could cut open and pour in milk...never seemed to work well.

For the pee issue, never noticed sugar smacks, but asparagus is a definite!
 
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