Hey bloggers! I’ve really missed writing these, honestly. It gets my mind active and also allows me to share my unimportant, yet controversial, opinions. Today’s topic: cereal.

You might be wondering where I got such an exciting and creative idea. I’m not quite sure, but all I remember is sitting in AP Lit, minding my own business when I heard someone trash-talking my FAVORITE cereal. It suddenly struck me, I needed to share my love of a very hated cereal – Raisin Bran. I then realized that would be the WORST blog ever, so I expanded my horizons.

Without further ado, I present to you (in no particular order…well, kind of) my favorite cereals!

Raisin Bran

Now, this may be a shocker to many, but raisin bran is my

all-time favorite cereal. Not only does the bran have a FANTASTIC texture to it, but the raisins are covered in the sweetest sugar imaginable. I am not one to ever enjoy raisins (in fact I find them disgusting), except for in a big bowl of Raisin Bran. It truly starts my day off right.

One other point I’d like to bring up is the sogginess in milk. Many people hate on this cereal for the soggy bran, but I am also one of those people that prefers dry cereal. Milk in cereal makes me nauseous, so here we are.

Raisin Bran is the ideal snack or meal for anyone who is seeking a delicious, but not terribly unhealthy meal. Also, I’m gonna say it…the bran will do wonders for all of your digestive systems.

Cocoa Puffs

This one is for sure a classic, as it pleases just about everyone. It is hands down the best chocolate cereal (none of that Cocoa Pebbles B.S. because those are disgusting and you know it).

When you take a good spoonful of Cocoa Puffs, you get such a good bite due to their size. They are crunchy, although they have a lot of air incorporated into them. As I mentioned earlier, I don’t like to have milk with my cereal, but if I do, Cocoa Puffs are my go-to because of how they make the milk all chocolatey.

If you’re looking for a classic that isn’t too risky, Cocoa Puffs are the best choice. They are great for all ages, and the simple ingredients and taste allow for even the pickiest of eaters (me) to enjoy!

Mini-Wheats

Don’t get me wrong, Mini-Wheats are by no means the best cereal, but the sugary coated pieces are unbeatable. The actual wheat part is kind of disgusting and tastes like cardboard, but the sugar!!!! You can’t go wrong with a nice bowl of Mini-Wheats, especially the way they soak up the milk (okay so maybe I do like cereal with milk sometimes).

Looking at the health aspect of cereal, Mini-Wheats are not nearly as terrible as some others (don’t get me started on Trix, they’re just straight sugar). Although the icing on each one adds to the health risks of each bite, that whole-grain base really makes you feel okay about what you’re eating.

If you’re looking for a sweet but filling afternoon snack, I’d recommend a hefty bowl of Mini-Wheats.

Cheerios

On the extreme health side of cereal, I’m a sucker for Cheerios. They are so simple, yet so versatile. Mixing them with fruits and even some honey? Amazing. I think plain cheerios with honey are the best, but only if I put the honey on myself (Honey Nut Cheerios are not it for me).

Cheerios are also my go-to food when I’m sick. When you get the stomach flu, you can’t really do anything except for eat crackers…or Cheerios! Cheerios are the ideal dry food that goes down easy but still tastes yummy!

Now although most people will reach for Honey Nut Cheerios when moseying through Jewel-Osco, if you’re looking for something that you can be creative with, regular Cheerios are your cereal!

Cap’n Crunch

I’m leaving this as my final cereal because although I do love it, I’m hesitant to include it on my list. As a child, I ate Cap’n Crunch constantly, and I love the taste of it, but the one downside is that it always seems to cut up my mouth. The jagged edges are not ideal, but the taste overpowers that.

Cap’n Crunch is probably my weirdest choice on here, but its spot is well-deserved. As a cereal enthusiast, I’ve always found that sometimes, you just get bored. I eat Raisin Bran more than I’d like to admit, but every once in a while I want something new and fresh. This is when I turn to a good bowl of Cap’n Crunch.

Cap’n Crunch is an odd cereal, as it has a very distinct taste, along with an even weirder texture. The actual shape of it also confuses me, so please let me know if you know why the cereal is shaped like that. After going through my other 4 choices, I realized I didn’t have a wild card. I had nothing too exciting until I remembered the joy of munching on some Cap’n Crunch.

If you’re looking for a change in scenery, this one’s for you.

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After spending a lot of time researching and eating cereal in order to formulate a quality opinion and list, what I learned is that every cereal has it’s upsides and downsides, but with that, every single one is a great way to start your day off right, crunching away on a good bowl of whatever you want! (Except for Apple Jacks, those are disgusting.)