8 Cereals Inspired By Fast Food Restaurants - Tasting Table

"It's not uncommon for fast food brands to come out with grocery-store versions of their popular menu items. Things like sauces from Chick-fil-A or Arby's, Taco Bell food kits, or Wendy's canned chili can all be found on grocery store shelves. Something that's not entirely common is cereals that were inspired by fast food restaurants. We took a deep dive to see what collaborations have happened in the past, and actually found eight different cereals that were inspired by fast food restaurants."

"All of these cereal options actually make perfect sense in the form of a cereal, as they are all based on popular sugary and sweet menu items. Most of these have been seen as limited editions or short-lived offerings; however, it's definitely possible that some of these could pop back up on store shelves. We've combed through all eight variations of these fast-food-inspired cereals, and we're sure that you're going to be craving a hearty bowl of cereal once we're finished."

"With chain cookie brands becoming increasingly popular over the years, Crumbl is one that many people consider a favorite. Younger customers especially love to share videos of themselves tasting the brand's new flavors each week on TikTok, making Crumbl the "it girl" when it comes to cookie chains. In the summer of 2024, Crumbl partnered with Kellogg's to create a chocolate chip cookie-flavored cereal."

Fast food brands and chain restaurants frequently release grocery-store versions of popular menu items, including sauces, food kits, and canned dishes. Fast-food-inspired cereals have appeared as unusual but logical extensions of sugary menu items. Eight different fast-food-inspired cereals have been produced, often as limited editions or short-lived offerings that may return to shelves. Many cereal flavors emulate sweet menu items and aim to translate those flavors into crunchy breakfast formats. One example is a 2024 Crumbl and Kellogg's chocolate chip cookie cereal whose pieces resembled miniature signature cookies and sold at retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Amazon.

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