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Review: Blueberry Chex

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It was just a couple of weeks ago when I found out that General Mills added a new variety to their Chex cereal line-up. The new variety is….

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I was excited about the new Blueberry Chex because I am a huge fan of anything blueberry. I don’t eat a lot of breakfast cereal, but it is nice to know that there are more and more gluten-free options available every day. I didn’t waste anytime breaking open this box and eating a few handfuls of cereal. Very blueberry-y! Kind of sweet for my taste, but excellent with some unsweetened almond milk and fresh blueberries to dilute the sugar a bit. Surprisingly each serving only has 6 grams of sugar, which is less than I expected after tasting the cereal. 

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Check out the recipe below for a fun twist on an old classic. 

Blueberry-Lemon Muddy Buddies

Ingredients

  • 1 box Chex™ blueberry flavored cereal
  • 1 1/4 cups white vanilla baking chips
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups powered sugar

Steps

In large bowl, place cereal.

In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips, butter, lemon peel and lemon juice uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Pour lemon mixture over cereal; stir until evenly coated.

Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; gently shake until well coated. Spread evenly on parchment paper or waxed paper. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Tips

Cooking gluten-free? Always read the labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.To make ahead or for crispier Muddy Buddies™ omit butter.

*This box of cereal was sent to me free of charge for review purposes. The thoughts and opinions shared here are mine and have not been influenced by anyone or anything. 

Review: Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate

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I have a new cereal love. While I don’t eat a lot of cereal, when I read about Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate now being gluten-free, I began to keep my eyes open each time I went to the grocery store. *It is important to note that the Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate is the only Honey Bunches of Oats version that is gluten-free. I finally found a box and didn’t waste anytime trying the new cereal. 

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Do you know what I like best about this cereal? It turns my almond milk all chocolatey. I have worked my way through an entire box and have had no stomach issues whatsoever. Post uses gluten-free oats in this variety of Honey Bunches of Oats, but not in any other versions of the cereal. 

Ingredients: Corn, Sugar, Rice, Whole Grain Rolled Oats*, Brown Sugar, Brown Rice Flour, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Canola Oil, Corn Syrup, Salt, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Coconut And Palm Kernel Oils), Honey, Millet, Caramel Color, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Tocopherols (Added To Preserve Freshness), Annatto Extract (Color). Bht Added To Packaging Material To Preserve Product Freshness.

Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate can be found in grocery stores across the US. It will be nice if they add some other gluten-free varieties in the future. 

Have you tried Honey Bunches of Oats Chocolate? What are your thoughts? 

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