Haaaaaapppppy Friday everyone! 😀 😀 Vacation is getting closer by the minute! I just need to make it through working this weekend and then I’ve got a lovely 7 days to relax. I can’t wait! But before I move into vacay mode, I still have a few posts to share with you guys over the next day or two, and then I have guest posts lined up to keep you entertained next week!
But let’s get back to business, and today that business is Cheerios! More specifically the new Multi-Grain Cheerios + Ancient Grains
I don’t think anyone reading this is unfamiliar with Cheerios since it’s one of the foods most all of us grew up with, but these aren’t just your run of the mill Cheerios, these are Cheerios with an ancient grains twist!
The new cereal includes the classic Multi-Grain Cheerios you love with the added natural goodness of lightly puffed and toasted kamut, spelt and corn, and is sweetened with just a hint of cinnamon and spice.
Multi-Grain Cheerios + Ancient Grains launches today (June 27th), but I was fortunate enough to get an advanced box in order to complete this review and have been happily snacking on them all week long.
The very first thing I noticed about them was the added cinnamon and spice flavour <— it’s SO good! These days I seem to prefer Honey Nut Cheerios over the plain variety because I like that added honey flavour, and the same holds true with these. While I wouldn’t necessarily eat a handful of plain Cheerios as a snack, I’ve found myself looking forward to eating these both plain and in the standard cereal and milk fashion as well. 😉
You can see that the bulk of the cereal is still the ftraditional multi-grain “o” shapes, but there are toasted pieces of kamut, spelt and corn found throughout. And call me weird (it’s okay, I know I am) but I’ve come find look forward to finding the other grains especially when eating them dry. Maybe it’s the change of texture, I’m not sure but the kid in me thinks it sort of fun!
Speaking of kids, one thing I thought about a number of times with this cereal is how it would make a good “gateway” grain. Meaning that it can often be hard to get kids (and husbands, and well sometimes everyone) to try new things and grains are no different. Tell someone you’re going to give them a kamut and spelt cereal and they may give you the stink eye. Tell them you are giving them Cheerios and forget to mention the Multi-Grain and Ancient Grains part and you could quite possibly get away with it. Or at least get away with it long enough for them to take a few bites. And if you win that battle it opens up the playing field for you to maybe try using those grains in other ways (like replacing some wheat flour with spelt) and if anyone asks questions you can say, “but you’ve been eating spelt in your cereal for weeks!”.
Look at me, I don’t even have kids and I’m already looking at way to decieve them. I must get it from my mother. When we were kids she liked to make chocolate zucchini cake but not tell us there was zucchini in it until we questioned her about the “green thing” we found in our cake. But I digress…
Of course Multi-Grain Cheerios already contain more nutrition than the original because they are multi-grain, but now we’ve also added the power of corn, spelt (which has a moderate amount of gluten and is higher in protein than wheat) and kamut (which is higher in selenium, zinc and magnesium than wheat) which makes this new version of the traditional stand-by even more nutritional fabulous, and the added cinnamon and spice make them my new favourite Cheerios!
So this weekend when you’re out grocery shopping, take a look in the cereal isle for Multi-Grain Cheerios + Ancient Grains, and if you see them pick up a box to try – who knows, you might find a new favourite Cheerios too!
But you don’t have to take my word for it, the awesome folks at Cheerios want to give one of YOU some of the new Multi-Grain Cheerios + Ancient Grains to try as well! And to go along with their cereal, the lucky winner will also receive a NutriBullet, Lululemon yoga mat and block for a total prize value of approx. $170!
What an awesome prize pack! I won’t lie, I’m super envious of whomever wins!
To Enter:
Leave a comment below (yes I’ve turned comments back on for the giveaway!) telling me why you think it’s important to start your day with ancient grains?
Giveaway is open to residents of Canada and will end on Friday, July 4th at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be randomly chosen using random.org and then contacted via email.
Disclosure: I was compensated for sharing my honest thoughts and opinions on the new Multi-Grain Cheerios + Ancient Grains with you all. Please rest assured that as always, this post contains nothing but my honest opinion. I really do love the taste of these Cheerios and honestly look forward to finding those little puffed pieces of spelt, kamut and corn every time I eat them.
UPDATE: Random.org chose the winner of this giveaway and it was…
Congrats Lisa! I will be in contact shortly to get your mailing address!
A diet containing whole grains prevents and can improve conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, cholesterol, gallstones and atherosclerosis. People who include whole grains in their diet have better weight management and fewer chronic health conditions. Plus, ancient grains can be delicious. 🙂
I love to send my boys out the door with a healthy (quick) breakfast in their belly. They love multi grain Cheerios… and an extra boost of nutrition makes this mom extra happy!
I love these cheerios too. They are not too sweet and provide great health beneifts I feel it is very omportant to start your day with ancient grains so you can have the energy to get through your morning without crashing from a sugar high from other “breakfast choices”
I can’t answer about starting your day with Ancient Grains, because I have never tried it! I can tell you that it’s amazing to start your day on your yoga mat and follow your morning workout with a delicious green juice or smoothie! I don’t have a nutri bullet, I would LOVE one. And my cat though my yoga mat was a scratching post :/ So winning this would be freakin amazing! LOL
Whole grains help in digestion which is perfect for someone like me who has gastro issues 🙁
Starting your day with whole grains like ancient grains is a great way to fuel your body, so much better for you than refined carbs
You should start each day with a good hearty boost to your metabolism with foods such as ancient grains to help fuel your body for the day ahead.
I need whole grains to carry me through the morning, and they are super quick and easy 🙂
It’s a great way to fuel body up without using bad grains plus it’s a great way to get more energy in the morning
great way to fuel your body throughout the day!
I think it’s important to start your day with whole grains because they fill you up and give you a nutrition and energy boost to get you moving.
Ancient grains to start the day (along with coffee, of course 🙂 ) gives you all the energy and vitamins to face the day, whatever it brings!
Great way to start the day with ancient grain cereal, love them!
It’s so important to start your day with antient grains not just for me but for my two kids too! We love Cheerios here because they are a healthy breakfast and snack! Keeping us full of energy all day long!
Whole and ancient grains at breakfast give me enough energy to get through a class and two clients!
Awesome giveaway Suzi, thanks for hosting!
Ancient grains are a great way to start the day because they fill you up and help to give my body the fuel it needs to make it through my day.
I love the regular Multi-Grain Cheerieos, and so do my two little girls, so I can’t wait to incorporate this into breakfast. Keeps everything running. 😉 And, I do eat it as a snack, eating it dry, so more goodness in there is great, and filling! 🙂
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and ancient grains adds an extra punch of nutrition to make your morning meal more nutritious and give you more energy to get you through the day.
They are a great breakfast that is fast and easy! Perfect for kids snacks too!
I have just started eating breakfast again and I can totally notice the difference it makes to my day….. Ancient grains all the way.
With Breakfast being the most important meal of the day but usually the most often missed , Cheerios, especially with ancient grains, leave no excuses to fit in a healthy nutrious meal before starting your day!! Add a little almond milk( for those of us are lactose sensitive) and it’s a perfect start to any morning,
I think starting your morning with grains is a great idea because it fuels you up for the rest of the day!
Starting my day with ancient grains would be so good for me! My heart health is very important to me and I like to keep my blood sugar low! I believe that the ancient grains are filling too!
Ancient grains are a great way to start your day with a more balanced breakfast cereal – helping you avoid the mid-morning crash! 🙂
I think it is important to start your day with ancient grains because they are wholesome. They provide the nutrition and fuel you need to start your day and the fibre to keep you satisfied.
I think starting your day with ancient grains is a great way to provide the needed fuel to start your day. It’s a healthy alternative to many of the sugary cereals on the market.
I think it’s important to start your day with any kind of nutrition and adding ancient grains would be an added bonus. My kids love cheerios!
Ancient grains are great! avoid the morning crash I get every morning recess at school!
I think its important because it helps get you on a regular schedule and provides great energy for the start of the day.
Starting your day with whole and ancient grains is a great way to fuel up and fill up your body for the day, starting your day with a healthy breakfast your more likely to choose healthy foods through out the day:)
Starting your day with the ancient grains starts your day with a good source of fiber, leaving you feeling full and not hungry and therefore helps control weight.
So great for digestion! Helps keep me going during the day!!
Ancient grains for breakfast will give you energy for a busy morning!
I think that the older the grain you’re eating , the better it is for your body and a great way to kick start the day.
I think ancient grains are important because our bodies know how to use them for energy rather than some of the new GMO crap
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and ancient grains are a simple purer food. What better time to get back to simple than breakfast.
Because it is good breakfast item, nutritious and tasty;
It’s important to me to start my kids day with a healthy breakfast. I would trust this cereal to start them out right.
I think it is important to start your day with ancient grains because of the many health options. Especially for children, it helps jump start their day helping more in school. 🙂 Great benefits for your brain, heart and over all heath!
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I know a diet that is rich in ancient grains is very important for my kids to grow up healthy & also great for weight management.
It’s a good way to get your metabolism in gear while providing essential fiber and nutrients
Ancient grains are so important for the fiber and nutrition. I love starting my daughter’s day right.. can’t wait to try these cheerios!
It is important to start your day with ancient grains because it will give your body the fuel it needs to take you through lunch
I love Cheerios and the addition of ancient grains is fantastic. This qith addition of some protein will make a healthy yummy breakfast that will keep you fuller longer!
Starting with ancient grains like our ancestors is a great way to stay connected and healthy he old fashioned way.
to get me through the morning and how healthy they are.
While starting your day out right is always important i have a habit of ending my day with cheerios! I always have a box in the house and for shift workers like me its my go to when i dont want to cook and want something yummy & healthy. Ancient grains will be added to my grocery list!!!
Everyone knows, that having a good, healthy breakfast is the best thing you can do for your body. Good to see Cheerios is answering that call.
Ancient grains are an important way to start your day so you being with energy and fuel that is super good for you!
I think starting your day with ancient grains sets a great tone for a day filled with healthy meals!
There is just something about starting your day off on a good food (having a full belly of nutritious food) that makes the rest of the day, great!
I think they are good for digestion because they are full of natural fibre as well as other nutrients!
I always strive to start the day with the healthiest breakfast I can, It just helps to carry me through the day without hitting a wall, Ancient grains are fantastic, it leaves me feeling content but not overly stuffed and makes for a energetic day 🙂
A – A great source of fibre
N – Never contains artificial sugars
C – Cheerio Cereal with ancient grains keeps you fuller for longer
I – Ingest and help avoid digestion issues like IBS
E – Easy to incorporate into your diet
N – Nutty, butter flavors
T – Taste delicious
G – Grains like KAMUT Wheat are non-GMO & certified organic
R – Rich in proteins and minerals
A – Ancient grains can improve health conditions
I – Incorporate into a variety of different healthy dishes
N – Nutritional properties and benefits are high
S – Some ancient grains have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Do you need more convincing?
They are a great healthy option full of goodness! Great for heart conditions and diabetes! They also make a good snack! ♥♡♥♡
Cheerios are a great breakfast for on the go. Whole grains are good for the digestive system and keeps you feeling full. Can’t wait to try the new ancient grains.
Ancient grains are a great way to start the day to supply you with the energy you need to make it to lunch! 🙂
Ancient grains are a yummy and filling way to start the day! YUM.
ancient grains are a great way to start your morning, they are tasty, filling, and are natural
Ancient grains are a healthy start to the day and keep you feeling fuller longer!
Sounds and looks delicious! Any chance to get my family to start the day off healthier and I’ll take it!
Healthy grains are a great way to fuel up for the morning! I love these cheerios!
A healthy start begins in the morning. Ancient grains are easily digested by the body, high in fiber and rich in minerals. They are tatsy too! All of these are good reasons to eat ancient grains not only in the morning but at other meal times as well.
Ancient grains are a great way to start they day. They are more filling and give you more energy. Can’t wait to try the new cheerios.
Ancient grains are healthy, and REAL food. Not overly processed, full of preservatives or other unnatural garbage. I think its important to eat real, natural foods, and ancient grains are full of important nutrients and good energy.
Cheerios have been a staple in our home for years. The addition of some grains to our family’s diet would be great. A perfect way to start the day
Starting the day with a good breakfast is important for your energy level
Personally it is important for me to start the day with a good breakfast to keep the pregnancy nausea at bay! 🙂
Starting the day with a healthy breakfast of ancient grains gives your body much needed nutrients to fuel you for the day ahead, keeps your hunger at bay and makes a happier healthier you! I can’t wait to grab a box of these new Cheerios to try!