Thank goodness for flavor-packed gluten-free cereals of the variety I grew up with. Sometimes those brands and cereal names in the gluten-free aisle at the store and seem like a risk when it comes to finding the perfect breakfast cereal. Because if it doesn’t live up to expectations…if it isn’t as good as you hoped, well, you’re out of money and either stuck with it or have to throw it away. Neither of which are a good option in the end.
But then…there is General Mills’ Chex cereals. Growing up, this brand was only available in three flavors. Two of which are gluten-free. All of them made a delicious snack mix when combined with a few extra ingredients. But, recently, General Mills introduced three new flavors to their gluten-free lineup. Cinnamon, Chocolate, and Honey Nut. I have blogged about the first two. I couldn’t leave Honey Nut Chex out, right?
And why should I? I loved this flavor more than I thought I would. It was perfectly flavored, just the right amount of sweetness in each bite. Any more and it would have been too much. Any less and it would have lacked something. The sweet corn flavor is only enhanced with a touch of honey. It doesn’t overpower the cereal. Instead, it gives it a bit of added kick and a delicious end result.
I was skeptical when I bought this one, figuring I wouldn’t like it as much as the much more appealing Cinnamon Chex and Chocolate Chex. This was a nice surprise. And with Chex being the most affordable gluten-free cereal out there, the five gluten-free flavors available mean I can change it up whenever I want. Sometimes you want your breakfast to taste like breakfast, so cinnamon and chocolate aren’t your first go-to option. Honey nut, however, is a breakfast flavor I grew familiar with as a child while eating Cheerios. But the flavor in Honey Nut Chex far surpasses anything that bee was hawking.
Affordable and delicious…Honey Nut Chex has forever won a place in my pantry, my cereal bowl, and my heart. Don’t spend a fortune on gluten-free cereals you are unsure of. Find a brand you trust. And try every variety you can. Chex wins…with every gluten-free flavor they offer. Well done, General Mills. Well done, Chex!
The Celiathlete 